Gary Turco

Co-chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Judiciary stood outside the Capitol this morning to announce LCO #3471 An Act Concerting Police Accountability (AACPA).

To help you and our neighbors stay up-to-date on the ever-evolving stream of information related to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, my office and I are working to provide news as it develops over social media and by email.

This is a recap of some of this week’s highlights.

Governor Lamont Wednesday signed another executive order – the 55th since he enacted the emergency declarations – that builds upon his efforts to encourage mitigation strategies that slow down transmission of the virus.

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles reopened select offices Tuesday for in-person services, however due to the pandemic customers are required to make appointments in advance.

Tomorrow, June 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., I will be holding a Distancing Discussion at Mill Pond Park before we kick off Newington's Summer Concert Series.

This is an opportunity for you to connect with me to share your thoughts on recent events, issues you are experiencing, and suggestions on how I can better serve you.

If you attend, please wear a mask and stand 6 feet from others. I hope to see you!

Operation Fuel has always been able to help those in need with their energy costs. Amid the COVID-19 emergency, thousands of Connecticut residents are relying on the organization to help manage their energy expenses.

If you need assistance accessing food, Mobile Foodshare will be stopping at the Newington Social Services Market Square Parking Lot located at 84 Market Square on Thursday, May 21 from 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

Rapid COVID-19/coronavirus testing will soon be available at the Hartford HealthCare System Support Office located at 181 Patricia M. Genova Drive in Newington, pending approval from the Connecticut Department of Public Health.