Funding Approved for the Tankerhoosen Lake Area
December 20, 2023The state of CT has approved a grant of $300,000 that is intended for various repairs and updates around the Tankerhoosen lake area.
Holiday Toy Assistance and Registered Apprenticeship Program
December 8, 2023The Vernon Volunteer Firefighter's Association is accepting donations of toys or other contributions for their Toys for Tikes Drive. Also, CT is offering a new Registered Apprenticeship Program to train workers for high-demand, home-based child care jobs.
Vernon Superintendent Dr. Macary named CT Superintendent of the Year
December 1, 2023I'm excited to announce that our Superintendent Dr. Joseph Macary has been named the 2024 Superintendent of the year by the Connecticut Association of Public Schools Superintendents (CAPSS).
Legislative Internship Deadline Approaching
October 23, 2023Attention college students - the Connecticut General Assembly is currently accepting applications for the Legislative Internship Program through November 1.
Legislative Internship Deadline Approaching
October 23, 2023Attention college students - the Connecticut General Assembly is currently accepting applications for the Legislative Internship Program through November 1.
This internship provides an opportunity to learn about the state legislature, and the roles of lawmakers in creating laws that impact us everyday.
Disconnected & At-Risk Youth
October 20, 2023Connecticut-based Dalio Education recently released a report it commissioned that focused on "disconnected and at-risk youth" and found more than 63,000 young adults were disconnected, and 56,000 students were at risk between 2021 and 2022, according to the compiled data.
Vernon Food Drive for Bryan Flint Sr.
October 18, 2023In May, we tragically lost a true pillar of our greater Vernon community – Bryan Flint Sr.
To honor Bryan's spirit of giving to his community, the Vernon Legislative Delegation will host a Community Food Drive in his memory to benefit The Cornerstone Foundation where he served as the deputy director.
The main food drive will be held on Oct. 21 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at St. Bernard Church at 25 St. Bernard Terrace in Vernon.
ArrayRx is Now Open!
October 4, 2023Update! The ArrayRx program is now OPEN.
I highly encourage you to take advantage of this free program that can save Connecticut residents up to 80% off certain prescriptions at nearly all pharmacies in the state. There's no cost, age restriction or income restriction to join. To sign up, please click here.