Patricia Dillon

Today, we honor the memory of those we lost on 9/11 and salute the courage of the heroes who risked everything.

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. On this day, we must break the silence and fight for meaningful change. As your representative, I’m committed to advocating for mental health resources and support for those in need. Together, we can save lives and bring hope to those struggling. You are not alone.

Happy September! For many, especially for our younger residents, this time of year means it is time to go back to school. Best of luck to all of the students, teachers, and staff who started their school year!

You may have seen reports of increased incidents from mosquito bites. In the past week alone, some towns in Massachusetts imposed curfews because of EEE – which has a fatality rate of 30%. Cases of the West Nile Virus have also been reported.

Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday, August 18 and runs through Saturday, August 24. It provides a chance to save money, whether it is taking the kids back-to-school shopping or treating yourself or your loved ones.

I’m writing before the weekend to alert you to a sewage overflow in to New Haven rivers that could affect your health. We have experienced heavy rains and as you may know sewers on the west side have not been separated.

Today, August 5, is National Oyster Day! Oysters are a sustainable food source and a keystone species providing additional habitat for other marine life and improving water clarity. Healthier waters mean a more resilient and vibrant ecosystem, enhancing the natural beauty that defines Connecticut, while supporting a diverse, successful shellfish industry.

This summer, the Connecticut Department of Transportation is collaborating with state and local law enforcement and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to launch a high-visibility anti-speeding enforcement campaign. The campaign aims to increase awareness and promote safer driving behaviors with increased speed limit enforcement. The campaign will run through September 5.