Robin Comey

I hope this email finds you and your family well. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been visiting small businesses around town and highlighting them on my social media. Keep reading to learn more and feel free to reach out through social media or email me directly at Robin.Comey@cga.ct.gov to give me suggestions on who I should visit next!

There is plenty to get to in the email below, so make sure to keep scrolling for more on:

• Around Town
• National Wreaths Across America Day
• Access Health CT Deadline
• Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program
• Portable Space Heater Safety
• Food Assistance
• Community Events

These past few weeks I’ve been out and about, highlighting some local businesses on social media and having a great time in the process. I’ve found Branford’s small business community to be innovative and very interesting, such as Birch & Twine and Slackline Press. These links bring you to my Instagram. If you prefer Facebook, or TikTok those are my official page links.

I’d love to visit more local businesses, so please reach out to me. I’d love to highlight you!

This weekend was the annual Branford Historical Society holiday gathering at the historic Harrison House Museum. If you have any history lovers among your family or friends, the Society offers a variety of publications and maps for sale, including this 1868 Map of Branford. Visit the Historical Society’s website to explore their commemorative items, including annual memberships. As we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary of our founding, anything history-related will make a wonderful gift!

What an honor it was to celebrate the Branford High School Girls Field Hockey Team on their extraordinary achievement of winning the 2025 CIAC Class M State Championship! Their talent, hard work, and determination are a true testament to their commitment to excellence. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, parents, teachers, and administrators who supported these champions every step of the way.

Saturday, December 13 is Wreaths across America Day. 

Take time to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those who served, and TEACH the next generation the value of freedom.

Click here to sponsor a wreath or to volunteer.

Open enrollment for Access Health CT's (AHCT) health and dental insurance is in full swing, and staff is ready to help residents understand their health care options.

If residents enroll in a plan on or before December 15, their coverage will begin January 1, 2026.

If they enroll between December 16 and January 15, 2026, their coverage will begin February 1, 2026.

Click here to compare plans, create an account, or to schedule an appointment with an enrollment specialist.

AHCT also offers free, expert assistance over the phone at 1-855-805-4325 to guide customers through the enrolling process. Help is available in more than 100 languages.

If you're behind on your mortgage payments or looking to boost your earning potential, the Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program may be able to assist.

Click here for more information and to apply or call 1-866-683-1682.

It’s important to stay safe when using supplemental heating methods. Please review the electric portable space heater safety tips below, and please be safe.

Additional Fire Safety measures:

• Smoke Alarms: Install working smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside each bedroom, and outside sleeping areas. Test alarms monthly and replace batteries at least once a year.
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms: Required in homes with fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces, or attached garages. Install CO alarms outside sleeping areas and on every level.