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| OUT N' ABOUT IN THE 41ST DISTRICT |
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| Howling for a greener future! Olive and Lola were on a mission for Climate Action Now at The Ditty Bag Market and Cafe this week. |
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| It was very cool to read that the Lyman Allyn Art Museum is hosting an exhibition by the incredibly talented Puerto Rican artist, Imna Arroyo!
Her uniquely expressive Afro-Caribbean art has captivated audiences worldwide with exhibitions in the United States, including my family’s homelands of Panama and Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, and the Czech Republic. It is great to have her talent showcased locally at Lyman Allyn! To check it out and learn more, please click HERE. |
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| EXTENDING HEARTFELT GRATITUDE |
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| (Connecticut Public)
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to President Biden for his unwavering dedication and love for our country. By stepping out of the race, he put our country first, continuing to demonstrate his commitment to our shared future.
As we acknowledge his selfless act, let's still remember the cornerstone of our democracy: the power of our vote. Every voice matters, and every vote counts. Our free democracy depends on our active participation. Let's continue to uphold this sacred duty, ensuring our voices are heard and our rights protected. |
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| THE 2024 OLR BILL TRACKING REPORT IS HERE |
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| The 2024 Office of Legislative Research (OLR) Bill Tracking report identifies bills considered during the regular legislative session and June Special Session whose content or concepts were incorporated into other legislation, under different bill numbers, that the legislature passed.
During these two sessions, the content or concepts originating in at least 122 bills were incorporated into other legislation, and enacted in 33 public acts. Click on the image below to view the report and track down the bill concepts you may be wondering about. |
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| GOOD NEWS IN CT: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS, RECORD JOB GAINS |
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| Good news! Please click on the image below for more details. |
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| HONORING EDUCATORS AT STONINGTON BLESSING
OF THE FLEET ON SUNDAY |
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| The 2024 Stonington Blessing of the Fleet will honor the town’s fishing heritage and commemorate those lost at sea on Sunday. The Fisherman's Mass begins at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary Church, 22 Broad Street, in Stonington.
The Mass will be followed by a procession from the Town Dock at 1 High Street, through Stonington Borough. After the procession, the Bishop of Norwich will bless all fishing boats following a short ceremony at the Town Dock. Food, soft drinks, and music at the Town Dock until 4 p.m. |
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This year, Empire Fisheries will celebrate local educators by inviting them aboard the Fishing Vessel Furious for the cruise into Stonington Harbor for the wreath-laying ceremony.
Empire Fisheries will be joined by faculty and staff from the Williams-Mystic Ocean and Coastal Studies Program of Williams College and Mystic Seaport Museum, as well as Amanda Volpe who was recently named Stonington’s Teacher of the Year. Volpe is an Academic Interventionist at Deans Mill School and a Stonington native with family ties to the fishing fleet. |
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| BEST SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN THE U.S.? CT RANKS NO.2 |
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| According to WalletHub.com. Connecticut ranked No.2 in the nation for best school systems (Massachusetts ranked No.1) in the U.S. This is outstanding news! Congratulations to the collaborative efforts of the students teachers, school administrators, and parents in attaining this goal. Please click on the image BELOW for more details including an interactive map showing where other school systems ranked nationwide. |
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| GROTON NUTRITION PROGRAM INTRODUCES SCHOOLCAFE |
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| I’m excited to share a new resource from the Groton Public Schools' Child Nutrition Program called SchoolCafé. A notification also went out on ParentSquare. |
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Here's how it works:
1. **Create a New Account HERE:** Your student's ID remains the same.
2. **Add Money:** Easily add funds to your student's account.
3. **Set Up Restrictions:** Customize your student's meal preferences.
4. **Free/Reduced Forms:** Please fill these out, even if your child attends a "free" school.
5. **Coming Soon:** View menus with nutritional info and allergens.
6. **Positive Balances:** All positive balances have been transferred. |
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Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding Rehabilitation of the Mystic River Bridge Carrying Route 1 over the Mystic River between Groton and Stonington
The CTDOT will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the Mystic River Bridge rehabilitation on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., to allow the public and local community to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project.
The meeting will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please click HERE.
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| GO GROTON: NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH |
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| TAKE BLUFF POINT STATE PARK SURVEY |
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| JACQUELINE B. NIXON COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD |
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| Do you know someone worthy of the Groton Utilities' Jacqueline B. Nixon Community Service Award? The award is presented to a member of our community who has contributed his or her time, energy, and resources to make the community a better place to live and work. The award will be presented in August. To learn more, please click on the image below. |
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| CT VETERANS HALL OF FAME ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS |
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| Are you looking to pay homage to distinguished veterans from Connecticut who have continued making positive impacts after leaving military service? You can nominate them for the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2024! Download the nomination package by clicking on the image below. |
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| ARTIST FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS |
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The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) and its Artist Fellowship program, which, provides recognition and funding support for Connecticut artists to pursue new work and advance their artistic careers, are now accepting applications.
All artistic disciplines are eligible!
Connecticut artists must be the primary creators of original works of art.
Grants are awarded in three designations and grant amounts:
- Artistic Excellence grants: $5,000
- Artist Fellowship grants: $3,000
- Emerging Recognition grants: $1,000
The deadline to apply is on or before September 20. Some eligibility restrictions apply, so please review the program webpage before applying HERE. |
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| COMMUNITY EVENTS AND NOTICES |
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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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