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Stamford All-School Musical
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| I had the pleasure of attending Stamford All-School Musical's production of Legally Blonde The Musical last weekend. This captivating show was filled with laughter, amazing music, and unforgettable performances that left me both inspired and thoroughly entertained. |
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| Legally Blonde The Musical - Photo Courtesy of Scott Drynan |
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| I want to give a special shoutout to the students involved in this production, who dedicated countless hours to rehearsing, perfecting their performances, and bringing this Broadway hit to life. Their passion and talent were demonstrated in every scene, making this a fantastic event for our community. |
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Stamford Charter School for Excellence Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School
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| On Wednesday, I had the privilege of attending a celebration for the Stamford Charter School for Excellence, which was recognized as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School. This prestigious honor is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and exceptional achievements of the school's students, teachers, and staff.
Being recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School is a tremendous accomplishment. It signifies that the Stamford Charter School for Excellence has achieved exceptional academic success and has made significant progress in bridging the achievement gaps among its students. |
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| During the celebration, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the vibrant learning environment of the school. The enthusiasm and passion exhibited by the students were truly inspiring. It was evident that they are receiving an education that nurtures their talents, fosters critical thinking skills, and prepares them for future success. |
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Meeting with Election Officials
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| I had the opportunity to meet with Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas and a wide range of local election officials earlier this month. We spent the afternoon discussing the impact of the most recent changes to our state's election system. We also discussed their upcoming priorities ahead of our next legislative session. |
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| Our election officials are the functional backbone of our democratic process. I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of our dedicated local election officials in Stamford. Our community is fortunate to have such diligent public servants, and I am grateful for their vital role in safeguarding our democratic foundations. |
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| I'm pleased to share that Stamford will receive $60,189 in funding through the Supporting Arts Grant Program, which is provided by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD).
The Supporting Arts Grant Program provides general operating support to help our state's arts organizations and municipal arts departments cover programmatic costs associated with their mission-related work. This type of grant is flexible and allows the grantee to use the funds where they are most needed. |
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Recipients of this grant include:
- Stamford Museum & Nature Center, $9,046
- Stamford Young Artists Philharmonic, $6,349
- Schubert Club of Fairfield County, $5,797
- Ballet School of Stamford, $4,981
- Connecticut Ballet, $4,690
- Stamford Art Association, Inc, $4,604
- Orchestra Lumos, $4,523
- Stamford, City of (Municipal Arts Dept.), $4,358
- Project Music, $3,697
- INTEMPO Organization Inc., $3,481
- New Paradigm Theatre Company, $3,493
- Stamford Chorale, $2,814
- Curtain Call, Inc., $2,356
These funds will provide much-needed support to these incredible organizations.
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| Veterans Corner: Healthcare |
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| The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that all World War II veterans will be eligible for free healthcare, medical services, and nursing home care. |
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| This means that these veterans will no longer have to worry about copayments, enrollment fees, or monthly premiums, regardless of their disability ratings or priority groups within the VA health system. |
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| ArrayRx was part of PA 23-171, otherwise known as "An Act Protecting Patients and Prohibiting Unnecessary Health Care Costs," which I strongly supported during the 2023 legislative session. Today, I'm pleased to share that since registration for the program opened, over 12,000 Connecticut residents have enrolled in this prescription drug discount program.
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| To sign up, simply enter your name, email address, birthday, home address, and zip code on the ArrayRx website. After registering, you will be emailed a digital discount card.
The Office of the State Comptroller released its full ArrayRx enrollment list by city/town. Click here to see how many people in Stamford have already signed up.
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| Parent Leader Training Institute |
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| The Stamford Parent Leader Training Institute (PLTI) Class of 2024 is now accepting applications. For any parents who want to work with trained leaders in our community, please consider joining this intensive 20-week program that runs from January - June. |
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| To learn more, please scan the QR code above or click here. If you have any questions, please contact Regan Allan via email or at (203) 965-7733. |
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| A Special Hanukkah Message |
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| Today marks the last day of Hanukkah, and I wanted to take a moment to wish you a joyous and meaningful conclusion to this beautiful holiday. |
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| Hanukkah is a time of celebration, reflection, and unity for our Jewish community. As the final candle is lit on the menorah tonight, I hope you cherish the messages of hope, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness that this holiday represents. |
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| If you have any issues, concerns, or feedback, I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to contact me at 860-240-8585 if you ever need anything or by email at hubert.delany@cga.ct.gov
Sincerely,
Hubert Delany |
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