COVID-19 testing in our area
June 23, 2020Smalley Elementary School will be offering free, no appointment necessary, all ages, 6 months and up COVID-19 testing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.on June 24th. I hope to see you there!
An Update on SNAP Benefits
May 4, 2020The Department of Social Services (DSS) estimates that it will issue approximately $34 million to 70,000 SNAP-eligible households and $38.3 million to 80,000 non-SNAP-eligible households for school closures extending from March 17 through May 20.
Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Launch Series of Town Halls
April 30, 2020As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and social distancing measures remain in effect, The Black and Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC) will host a series of Virtual Town Hall Meetings entitled “You Matter!” to provide opportunities for continued community engagement.
COVID-19 Resources for Latino Residents
April 17, 2020CWCSEO has created fliers for Latino constituents on health resources and information.
Coronavirus Stimulus Package FAQ
March 30, 2020To help Connecticut residents understand the details of the bill and how it can potentially provide assistance during the COVID-19 crisis, Senator Chris Murphy's office has compiled a list of frequently asked questions.
Education Updates in Response to COVID 19
March 23, 2020As the government response to COVID-19 can sometimes change at a near hourly rate, here is a one page link to the latest information out of the Department of Education.
COVID 19 Updates and Resources
March 23, 2020On Tuesday, March 10th, Governor Ned Lamont declared a public health emergency to combat COVID-19, a respiratory disease that has impacted communities across the state, country, and world. As public health and elected officials have begun managing containment and limiting the spread, our ways of life have gone through some major changes, including mass self quarantines through the end of March. Below, you’ll find some information to help keep you up-to-date as experts learn more and officials act to fight the pandemic.
New Britain-Area Legislators Laud Today's Passage of the Bond Package Providing Over $2.1 million for Local Projects
March 11, 2020"These are dollars that we need," Rep. Sanchez said. "Making sure that New Britain receives its fair share of resources from the state is one of the most important parts of the job here and I'm happy we were able to follow through on that work with today's vote."