CURRENT NEWS

CT Rolls Back to Phase 2.1

November 6, 2020

Connecticut's positive test rates for COVID-19/coronavirus continue to trend upwards. To help mitigate the spread of the virus, the entire state has rolled back to Phase 2.1 reopening, a modified version of Phase 2

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Free Fresh Food Boxes Available to Greater Valley Families

October 23, 2020

On Monday I was happy to join TEAM, Inc and a group of dedicated volunteers to distribute boxes of food to families in need of extra support during these challenging times. In just over 2 hours we gave away about 575 boxes of fresh produce, meat and dairy. The next food box distribution event is scheduled for Friday, October 30 at Nolan Field in Ansonia.

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State Rep. Rochelle Announces New Small Business Grant Program

October 20, 2020

The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development has created the CT CARES Small Business Grant Program to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses can apply for a one-time grant of $5,000 to use for payroll, rent/mortgage, utilities, equipment purchases and other items.

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COVID-19 Cases Rise, Information on Absentee Voting

October 16, 2020

Wednesday our state reported its second straight day with a 2 percent or higher positivity rate of COVID-19/coronavirus and hospitalizations continue to climb. Our state has not seen a hospitalization rate like Wednesday's since June 16.

While our state's positive test rate is lower than hotspots across the U.S., we must remain vigilant in practicing behaviors that reduce our risk of transmitting or contracting the virus.

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