Weekly News Feb 5 - Feb 11
February 10, 2017It's been another busy week in Hartford!
This week Governor Malloy gave his budget address to the General Assembly outlining his proposed budget for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019. You can find his full proposal here. Video of the address and the transcript is available here.
On Tuesday I attended the Arc Connecticut’s 4th Annual Family Hearing Day at the Legislative Office Building. We had a full crowd as we heard from individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families about what supports they need to lead full lives. Thank you to the co-chairs of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Caucus for organizing today's hearing and to all the advocates and families who testified!
Tuesday evening I attended a Chinese New Year Celebration at East Hartford High School sponsored by the EH Public Schools World Language Department and the Chinese language Instructors. The event was open to the entire district and included lantern making, authentic cuisine, bamboo dancing, a traditional Lion Dance and other interactive displays!
with Valerie Scheer, EH board of education member and parent
EAST HARTFORD:
Goodwin College is offering free dental services for children, including dental cleanings, dental exams, and x-rays, to children ages 1 to 18 on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Goodwin Dental Hygiene Clinic at 403 Main Street. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. For more information or to reserve your spot, please call 860-218-1800. More information here.
The Raymond Library (840 Main Street) will hold an introductory lesson on the library's 3D printers on Friday, Feb. 17 from 11:00am to 11:45am. Click here for more information and registration.
Click here for the town meetings calendar.
Click here for the community events calendar.
SOUTH WINDSOR:
Congratulations to Yoga Born Studios on their Grand Re-opening! They will be holding a Coffee Hour Meet & Greet Friday, February 17th, from 10:00-11:00am, and their Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, February 18th, from 9:00am-1:00pm at their location in the Town Center Plaza at 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. More information is available on their website.
Support South Windsor Schools will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, February 15 at 7 pm at St. Peter's Church (99 Sand Hill Road). Support South Windsor Schools is a community-based volunteer group focused on supporting Phase II of the South Windsor Board of Education's 10 Year Elementary Schools Plan. The Phase II plans call for a new build to replace both Eli Terry and Philip R. Smith Elementary schools. More information is available on their website.
South Windsor is holding a "South Windsor Trails" photo contest and exhibition. Contestants can submit their photos of South Windsor's trails for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate and other prizes. More information is available here.
Click here for the public meetings calendar.
Click here for the community events calendar.
MANCHESTER:
Manchester's Early Childhood Fair is Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9 am to 12pm at Manchester High School (Brookfield Street entrance). The Fair provides information on programs and services available for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and young children up to age eight. More information is available here.
The UCONN Big Band and area professional jazz artists Earl MacDonald, Douglas Maher, and Jeffrey Holmes will perform at the the 11th annual Manchester High School JazzFest on Wednesday February 15 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Manchester High School's Bailey Auditorium. More information is available here.
View the full town calendar here.
IN THE NEWS
Cyient Inc in East Hartford is expanding and adding 85 jobs over the next three years with the help of a state grant. Cyient is a supplier to two of Connecticut's biggest helicopter and jet-engine builders – Stratford's Sikorsky Aircraft and East Hartford's Pratt & Whitney. Co. The company currently employs 456 full-time Connecticut workers.
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is warning consumers about an IRS email scam. The risk for consumers to be targeted by scams like this is heightened during tax season. Scammers will call, email, or even text to get your information. In addition to posing as IRS staff, scammers may also claim to be from a bank, other financial institution, employer, or even health care facility. Remember, the IRS will always contact you via mail, never email. To learn more, click here.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
The Capitol is closed Monday, February 13 for Lincoln's Birthday
Tuesday:
OPM Presentation to the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee on the Governor's Proposed Budget, LOB Room 2E, 2:00 pm
Wednesday:
Judiciary Committee Meeting, LOB Room 2E, 10:00 am
View the full CT General Assembly calendar here.
Public Hearings
Tuesday
Aging Committee Public Hearing, LOB Room 1B, 10:30 am
View the agenda here.
Banking Committee Public Hearing,LOB Room 1A, 11:00 am
View the agenda here.
Human Services Committee Public Hearing, LOB Room 2A, 12:00 pm
View the agenda here.
Labor and Public Employees Committee Public Hearing, LOB Room 2D, 12:00 pm
View the agenda here.
Veterans' Affairs Committee Public Hearing, Room 1D, 1:00 pm
View the agenda here.
Wednesday
Planning and Development Committee Public Hearing, LOB Room 2D, 10:30 am
View the agenda here.
Government Administration and Elections Committee Public Hearing, LOB Room 1A, 1:00 pm
View the agenda here.
Transportation Committee Public Hearing, LOB Room 1E, 1:00 pm
View the agenda here.
Appropriations Committee Public Hearing re Governor's Proposed FY 2018-2019 Budget, LOB Room 2C, 5:00 pm
Thursday
Committee on Children Public Hearing, LOB Room 2E, 10:00 am
Please check the CGA calendar soon for the agenda.
Insurance and Real Estate Committee Public Hearing, LOB Room 2D, 10:00 am
Please check the CGA calendar soon for the agenda.
Housing Committee Public Hearing, LOB Room 2A, 10:30 am
View the agenda here.
Public Safety and Security Committee Public Hearing, LOB Room 1E, 11:00 am
View the agenda here.
Labor and Public Employees Committee Public Hearing, LOB Room 2E, 2:00 pm
View the agenda here.
Appropriations Committee Public Hearing re Governor's Proposed FY 2018-2019 Budget, LOB Room 2C, 4:30 pm
Friday
Judiciary Committee Public Hearing, LOB Room 2E, 10:00 am
View the agenda here.
Please check the CGA calendar soon for the agenda.
Appropriations Committee Public Hearing re Governor's Proposed FY 2018-2019 Budget, LOB Room 2C, 4:00 pm
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