Cracking down on bogus online reviews

March 12, 2025

Earlier today I was on Chaz and AJ In the Morning discussing a bill I co-sponsored, Committee Bill 5560 which cracks down on bogus online reviews on products or restaurants ensuring consumers can trust the information they read. 

Click on the image below to listen to excerpts from my interview.  
 
You will have an opportunity to listen in tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12th at 10:00 A.M. where there will be a Judiciary Committee Public Hearing regarding this bill in Room 2C of the Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford and via Zoom. It will also be broadcast on YouTube Live JUD.
 
 
Scam Alert
The Central District Major Crime (CDMC) Headquarters is warning the public of a scam where male callers claim to be members of the Connecticut State Police (CSP) or the U.S. Marshal Services.
 
The scammers, who speak with a thick accent, tell the victims they are under investigation for “money laundering” and request personal information over the phone. The calls appear to be coming from 860-706-5652, which is the CDMC main landline. However, these calls are NOT made by CDMC.
 
Troopers and Law Enforcement Agencies will never ask for money or personal information over the phone.  If you receive a call that claims to be from the police or any other government agency, DO NOT provide any personal information. Hang up immediately and verify the call by contacting the organization directly using an official phone number. If the call seems suspicious, report it immediately by calling 911.
 
 
Community Events
On Sunday, March 16th from 11:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. there will be a guided hike at Sleeping Giant State Park, 200 Mt. Carmel Ave, Hamden.  Click on the image below for more information.
 
 
Hamden High School presents Little Women! 

 

Performances will be at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 20th to Saturday, March 22nd and at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 23rd.  

General admission is $20 and for students, staff and seniors $15.  

To purchase tickets online go to, hamdenmainstage.seatyourself.biz and for Box Office Purchases - ONLY Cash or Check purchases can be made (make checks out to HHS Theatre).


 
 
Spring leaf and brush collection begins Monday, March 24th, click here for more information.  

A spring leaf and brush collection route maps will be posted on the Town’s Public Works website . This map will be updated each day to reflect progress.