August 30th Update
August 30, 2024Big news to share regarding Friendly Hands Food Bank, Torrington students head back to school, applications open for 2025 legislative internships, upcoming events at Torrington Library and the Warner Theatre, and more in this week's e-newsletter
And Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Helping to Preserve Our Environment
August 21, 2024One of the best ways to help protect our environment is to protect land from development by preserving it as open space for all residents to enjoy.
August 16th Update
August 16, 2024Important dates for back-to-school, learn what the Moderate Caucus is asking for concerning electric bills, Children's Champions 2024, events, and so much more in this week's e-newsletter.
Help for Lead Removal from Homes
August 14, 2024A new state program to help residents remove dangerous lead hazards, such as lead paint, from homes is accepting applications.
August 9th Update
August 9, 2024I have a lot to share with you this week, including information about electric bills (I share the frustration), touring Yankee Pedlar Inn (now in city receivership), National Night Out, Sales Tax-Free Week is August 18-24, the VA's Stand Down 2024, Warner Theatre shows & auditions, cutting the ribbon on the 7-Eleven/Sonic, events around the district & much more.
Sales Tax-Free Week on Clothing is Back
August 8, 2024Started by the legislature over two decades ago as a way to help families with back-to-school shopping needs, the state's Sales Tax-Free Week offers everyone a chance to save money on new clothing and footwear.
August 2nd Update
August 2, 2024From ribbon cuttings to visits to the American Mural Project (both with the governor) to Friendly Hands food distribution and visits to the summer programs at the high school and middle school, summer continues to be a busy time here in the 65th District!
There are plenty of events coming up around Torrington and the local area, including the Watermelon Festival on Saturday, the Litchfield County 4-H Fair at the Goshen Fairgrounds, School of Rock at the Warner Theatre, PAL events, Pokeman and Family Frenzy at the library, summer concerts, car washes, and more. Check out this week's e-news for more information!
July 26th Update
July 26, 2024It's hard to believe that we welcome August next week and thoughts turn to back-to-school preparations. But before that happens, we have a little bit of summer left to enjoy. There are so many fun events coming up in Torrington, including the Princess Tea, three-on-three basketball, Summer Family Frenzy at the library, Watermelon Festival on August 3, summer concerts, an artist talk at Five Points Arts, School of Rock at the Warner, Torringford FD's Car Show, and more.