Mary Welander

Hamden is offering free breakfast and lunch in July to children and teens in need. Drivers should expect delays on Route 15 for tree removal.

Dozens of new laws took effect on July 1. Derby Public Schools will receive more than $65,500 in funding for children's mental health programming.

Several of our communities in the 114th district are hosting some awesome events to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 

Our district has plenty of July 4th events lined up. Woodbridge Animal Control rescued a hawk from the netting of a soccer goal. The state is warning those with EBT cards not to get scammed after a spike in thefts.

Cooling centers, pools, and splash parks are open during the brutal heat. The state is helping revitalize the former Country Club of Woodbridge.

Expect slowdowns on Route 63 in Woodbridge and Route 15 by the Heroes Tunnel for road work. $1 million in funding is coming to redevelop part of downtown Derby. A volunteer firefighter from Orange saved a boy's life.

Drivers should expect delays for night time road work on a nearly six mile stretch of Route 63 in Woodbridge and Bethany. Saturday is CT Open House Day where more than 200 attractions are offering free or discounted entry.

The Woodbridge Police Department carried the Special Olympics torch in town. Derby Neck Library wants everyone to be aware of a recent scam including a survey to rate your local library.