Updates from State Rep. Mike Demicco for Nov. 26, 2025

November 26, 2025



 

 

This week, the Connecticut House of Representatives suffered a devastating loss with the passing of State Representative Kevin Ryan. First elected in 1993, Rep. Ryan faithfully represented the 139th District for more than three decades.
 
A dedicated champion of public health, he served on the Public Health Committee throughout his entire tenure. 
 
I've been feeling quite sad about Kevin's passing, but as I've read a number tributes written by the people who knew him, I couldn't help but notice how every person referenced his good humor and irreverent wit.

Kevin will be sorely missed, but he leaves behind a legacy of good work on behalf of the people who trusted him to represent them. And I am very proud to say that I served with him as a beloved colleague and friend.
 

A Thanksgiving Message

Happy Thanksgiving!

As families and friends across our community gather around their tables, this is a moment to pause, take stock of the year behind us, and give thanks for the everyday acts of kindness and resilience that make our towns in Connecticut such special places to live.

This season can be joyful, but it can also be difficult for neighbors who are struggling with loss, loneliness, or making ends meet, and they remain very much in my thoughts.  
 
As we celebrate, may we also commit ourselves to learning more about the true history of this holiday, honoring the Native communities whose lands we live on, and working toward a more just and inclusive future for everyone who calls Connecticut home.
 

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29 this year, shines a spotlight on locally owned businesses. It encourages folks to shop small and support their communities during the busy holiday shopping season.

By participating, you can find unique, personalized gifts while contributing to the local economy by keeping money within your community. Small Business Saturday fosters a sense of connection, strengthening neighborhoods and ensuring that local businesses, which are often the heart of their communities, continue to thrive.
 

Holiday Extravaganza

From the Unionville Museum's website:

Join the town on Dec. 6 for the Holiday Extravaganza, which will include the following:

Museum Gift Sale – 1-5 p.m. 
15 School St.
​Stop by for Unionville themed gifts, notecards, postcards, candles, stocking stuffers, books, the 2025 Myrtle Mills ornament, and the 2026 Unionville calendar

Rudolph Family Fun Time – 3:30-5 p.m.
​23 School St., Unionville (next door to museum)
​Stop by before the carol sing with the family for some kid-friendly activities, refreshments, and photo ops with Bumble and Yukon Cornelius.

Holiday Concert and Carol Sing with Santa Visit – 5-6 p.m.
​Unionville Gazebo, Clover Pinney Park, Unionville
​Sing along with Mike and Dino from the band Replay and the Union School Children’s Choir, free refreshments. Santa arrives by firetruck at 6 p.m. 
 

Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions and concerns you may have.

Sincerely,

Mike Demicco
State Representative

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