Cristin McCarthy Vahey

A year ago, I was writing regularly with information about masks, social distance, and unemployment insurance information. Today, I wanted to share some important changes for those who are receiving unemployment benefits.

For 100 years, the Connecticut state law that governs zoning, statute 8-2, has outlined what our municipalities must do, may do and may not do as they create their local zoning regulations.

With just a few weeks left in session, the pace continues to pick up here in Hartford. When the session began in January, approximately 3,000 bills were proposed, introduced by every legislator in the General Assembly, 151 in the House and 36 in the Senate.

Today is the day! In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new guidance, the Governor announced that Connecticut residents who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to wear a mask indoors beginning today.

I wanted to take a moment to update you on some of the bills passed this week, provide some information and resources in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, thank our teachers, and invite elementary school students and their parents to join us for a wonderful online opportunity.

Yesterday, we convened at the State Capitol to vote on a number of important bills. Most pertain to resources and aid for those who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

Just a quick reminder about a few events happening in our community this weekend.

I’m reaching out today with information about state, local and public/private partnerships to help support our business community and share links to recent zoning conversations.