Hilda E. Santiago

The state Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced several new features on its website.

Vaccine eligibility will expand to the 55-64 age group beginning on March 1 and dedicated clinics for educators and childcare providers will also begin in March.

I received my first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at the Meriden Senior Center. The process was easy and quick! The vaccine will help save lives. If you are eligible for the vaccine, please don't hesitate. Make your appointment right away!

Connecticut residents aged 65 to 74 will be able to book appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting this Thursday, February 11, 2021.

February is Black History Month. For the past 45 years, Black History Month has served as a time to recognize and honor the achievements and contributions of Black Americans in our nation's history. It is a time to highlight and celebrate our many and varied roles in our country’s history.

The State of Connecticut is expecting about 45,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses on a weekly basis from the federal government. We now know that the State will be taking a tiered approach in Phase 1B as we work to vaccinate the nearly 1.4 million people in the recently updated Phase 1B category.

Having health insurance, especially during a global pandemic, is essential.

Access Health's extended open enrollment period offering quality, affordable plans for 2021 ends this week. The deadline is Friday January 15th at midnight! If you choose a plan during the extension, coverage will begin on February 1, 2021. 

Eversource has put together "Kill-A-Watt" kits - and an initiative to help you lower your energy costs. They are are now available at the Meriden Meriden Public Library.