Jennifer Leeper

I hope you'll join me, Reps. McCarthy Vahey and Keitt, and state and local leaders on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7pm in the BOE Conference Room (501 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield) for a housing forum to discuss the impact and implementation of the recently passed An Act Concerning Housing Growth.

I know how important issues around housing, development, and zoning are to our community. This is complex and challenging work and this bill had many components. There has been a great deal of misinformation shared and I hope you will join us for a conversation with nonpartisan experts in the space of housing and planning. With our moratorium from 8-30g development, and new focus on planning from our local TPZ, this is the perfect time to take advantage of new resources and funding streams enabled by this legislation and determine, proactively, our community's future. I hope to see you there.

Access Health CT (AHCT), Connecticut’s official health insurance marketplace, today announced the final deadline to enroll in a health or dental plan for 2026 has been extended to Saturday, January 31. The original deadline was Jan. 15. Customers who enroll now will have coverage starting Feb. 1. Customers can also renew their coverage.

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season filled with warmth, rest, and celebration. As your legislator, it is an honor to represent you, and I am thankful every day for the opportunity to serve our community. May the New Year bring you happiness, stability, and success in all your endeavors. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Due to a system outage that may have prevented many customers from enrolling in health and dental coverage by the December 15, 2025 deadline for coverage effective January 1, 2026, Access Health CT is extending the enrollment deadline. Customers now have until Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. to enroll in coverage beginning January 1, 2026,

To receive coverage effective January 1, 2026, enrollment must be completed by contacting the Access Health CT Call Center. Applications completed on the website will result in coverage beginning February 1, 2026.

The deadline to sign up for Access Health CT coverage beginning January 1, 2026 is fast approaching. If you or someone you know needs health insurance for the upcoming year, now is the time to review your options and complete the enrollment process. Making sure you’re covered is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health and financial well-being in the year ahead. To learn more about the enrollment process and to find the plan that is right for you, visit Access Health CT's website.

If residents enroll in a plan on or before December 15, their coverage will begin January 1, 2026.

If they enroll between December 16 and January 15, 2026, their coverage will begin February 1, 2026.

The CT Department of Transportation is currently holding a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study on I-95 Stamford - a route I know many of you take that has long been plagued with traffic.

The study aims to improve safety and mobility on I-95 between Interchanges 7-9 and to develop concepts to replace the I-95 bridge over Metro-North Railroad and Myrtle Avenue.

This week, the DOT is holding two public information meetings for people to engage with project team members, review the conceptual alternatives, and receive a presentation on the study's progress, alternatives screening process, and next steps.

With a blast of arctic air expected to blanket Connecticut over the next several days, the state's severe cold weather protocol went into effect for the first time this year, beginning yesterday through Tuesday, December 9, at noon.

Low temperatures over the next few days will dip into the single digits, with wind chills close to zero at times.

Anyone in need of shelter or a warming center is urged to visit 211ct.org or call 2-1-1 to find available locations. Transportation can be provided if necessary.

I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. May your day be filled with warmth and moments of gratitude, surrounded by friends and loved ones - and good food.