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What's Our Rep Been Up To?
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| I was privileged to participate in the Chelsea Groton Bank HQ reopening! The renovations to their building in Groton is amazing! A big thank you to our community bank for their generous donation to the Groton Food Locker! |
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| I spent a wonderful afternoon attending the City of Groton’s Black History Month Celebration alongside community leaders this week! |
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| I had the honor of joining the Major Gifts Meeting at the Naik Family Branch of the Ocean Community YMCA in Mystic this week. It was a pleasure to meet with a small group of community volunteers who tirelessly support the YCares Financial Assistance Program.
I shared a personal anecdote about receiving swimming lessons through Groton Parks & Recreation at the Mystic Oral School during my childhood. Since its closure, many children in our district lack access to swim instruction, which is concerning given the steady increase in sea level rise affecting every neighborhood in our coastal community as a whole.
Luckily, the YMCA has filled this gap in recent years. During my time on the Groton Town Council, we allocated $20,000 of ARPA funds to provide swim lessons for Groton children who need financial assistance at the YMCA. |
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| Millions Approved for Home Heating Assistance |
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| On Wednesday, we approved $17 million in additional cold weather heating assistance funds – many residents and families who receive assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or Operation Fuel will have access to funds to ensure they can heat their homes through the cold weather season.
As your State Representative, it is my responsibility to stand up for my constituents. This funding ensures that none of our neighbors must choose between paying their bills or freezing.
I am committed to enhancing the safety and quality of life for all residents, and I will continue to do so throughout this legislative session. |
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| Public Comment Open for Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities |
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| You can review and provide feedback on the Connecticut Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities proposed strategic priorities, related actions, and outcomes.
Comments must be submitted by Monday, February 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM. For more details, please click HERE. |
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| Water and Wastewater Sector Threat Briefing February 27th |
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The Environmental Protection Agency's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division (WICRD), along with partners from the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is offering a virtual threat briefing webinar to be held on Tuesday, February 27, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., via Zoom, to provide an overview of information on topics related to water and wastewater sector security threats and preparedness:
- Potential threats to critical infrastructure (cyber and physical)
- What to do in the event of a cyber or physical intrusion
- Water security and preparedness products and services
If you're interested in attending the event, please register by Monday, February 26th. You can do so by clicking on the image below. |
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| We were in session on Wednesday. We got some work done, including confirming judges. |
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| Connecticut League of Museums Merit Awards Update |
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| The Connecticut League of Museums is updating its Awards of Merit program to recognize exceptional work in museums beyond the history field. As a result, the timeline has been shifted: Nominations are due June 1st. Notifications are due in August and awards will be presented at a special ceremony in October.
The committee is preparing new guidance and information that will be shared later. we'll share Please send ideas or questions, to Amrys Williams, Executive Director, at director@clho.org.
Also, in the meantime, please consider submitting history projects to AASLH's Leadership in History Awards!
To discuss your nomination, contact state rep Nick Foster at nfoster@wiltonhistorical.org. |
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| Groton Stormwater Management Plan Annual Report for '23 |
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| Downtown Mystic Resiliency & Sustainability Plan Final Report |
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| The final Downtown Mystic Resiliency and Sustainability Plan report is available online. You can access it by clicking on the image below. |
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| A CT Black History Month Moment |
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How can we celebrate Black history if we never learn it? In 2020, Connecticut became the first state in the nation to require high schools to provide courses on Black and Latino studies, becoming a national model for other states.
The development process was guided by a 150-member advisory group comprised of educators, administrators, higher education professors, and scholars, national researchers and historians, representatives from education and community organizations, and studies and families. The group was organized into nine committees with specific tasks. |
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| Community Events and Notices |
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| Saturday is Random Acts of Kindness Day |
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| Do not hesitate to contact me with any thoughts or concerns you may have at Aundre.Bumgardner@cga.ct.gov or 1-800-842-8267.
Sincerely,
Aundré Bumgardner
State Representative |
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