Cristin McCarthy Vahey

House Speaker-designate Matt Ritter and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas today appointed Cristin McCarthy Vahey House chair of the Planning and Development Committee.

There is always a lot of information to share with all of you. As I have throughout this pandemic, I will remind you to please wear your masks, maintain six feet of distance and avoid any gatherings with people outside your home.

I hope this finds you healthy and well. As we head into winter and begin to see an uptick in COVID cases, I expect to once again be in touch more regularly with information and resources.

As many families struggle with the challenges of COVID-19, Access Health has opened enrollment for those with a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) defined as, "A change in your life — like losing health coverage, getting married, having a baby or moving to Connecticut..." This includes the loss of a job and health insurance because of the pandemic.

Today’s note has a lot of information, so bear with me on the length. Some good news and some not so good news.

By now you have likely heard that Fairfield has been placed on the state’s Red Alert list. Fairfield and 18 other towns are at red and 22 communities are now at orange.

At today’s press briefing, Governor Lamont shared the news that our state's case positivity rate continues to increase.

Last week the Legislature held a special session, our second since the regular session was adjourned due to COVID. Two of the bills we passed, that I was proud to support, are highlighted below.