2025 Session is underway and EH Town Hall

January 10, 2025

The 2025 Legislative Session in underway and I am honored to once again serve as your state representative in East Hartford!  

 

On Wednesday, January 29, at 6:00P.M. you are invited to the East Hartford Legislative Town Hall at the East Hartford Town Council Chambers.

I along with the rest of the East Hartford delegation will be there to discuss the issues that matter to you most. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and listen to what others in the community have to say.

Your voice is important, and we want to hear from you!

There is plenty to get to in the email below, so make sure to keep scrolling for more on: 

  • Important issues this session
  • Walmart Wellness Day
  • Community Events
Opening Day at the Capitol symbolizes our dedication and commitment to serving our community.  I look forward to working collaboratively with my colleagues to address the challenges ahead and create meaningful progress for the people of Connecticut. We have plenty of work to do, and the Office of Legislative Research just released its report of important issues the General Assembly may face this year.

                       Click here to learn more about the major issues
Here's how you can stay connected and actively participate:  
  • The Office of Legislative Research (OLR) provides nonpartisan and unbiased research to members of the General Assembly and their staff. Part of their duties include writing bill analyses, which are summaries of bills in plain language. 
  • You can view the Connecticut General Assembly's upcoming events by checking out its schedule on the CGA official website. 
  • Follow CT-N for live coverage of committee meetings, as well as House and Senate floor debates. 
  • You can register to monitor any bill's journey as it goes through the legislative process. By signing up, you can enter the bill number and receive real-time updates. Stay informed with email notifications whenever there's a change in the bill's progress. 
  • Visit this website for information on how to testify on a bill at a public hearing.
 
You're encouraged to prioritize your health in the new year at Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, January 11 from 10:00A.M.-2:00P.M. 

This community event provides:

  • free health screenings
  • free low-cost immunizations
  • the opportunity to talk with a local Walmart pharmacist 
During the event, affordable immunizations like flu, HPV, tetanus, hepatitis and more will be available. Customers can also participate in free health screenings for blood pressure and more.

Insurance is not required to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, which is available at no cost, and other vaccines are covered under most major insurance plans.

 
Click here to find participating Walmart locations, Walmart.com/wellnesshub
 

 
Community Events
Tuesday Night Tunes Concert Series!

From January through April there will be one concert a month! All concerts are free for the public to attend, and all ages are welcome!

Concerts will be held from 6:30-7:30PM on the following dates:

January 14 – Tuesday Night Tunes - String of Pearls Big Band (Big Band Swing) at the Community Cultural Center (50 Chapman Place)

February 11 – Tuesday Night Tunes - Nat Reeves Trio (A celebration of Jazz & Poetry) at the Wickham Library (656 Burnside Ave) - Funded in part by the East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts

March 11 – Tuesday Night Tunes - Bomba Fusion (Puerto Rican Bomba) at the Community Cultural Center (50 Chapman Place) - Funded in part by the East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts

April 8 – Tuesday Night Tunes - Hosmer Mountain Boys (Bluegrass) at the Community Cultural Center (50 Chapman Place)

If you have any questions, please call East Hartford Parks & Recreation Department at 860-291-7160.


 

Do you want to have some family fun creating your own art?  If so, visit the Raymond Library for Family Art Night.  Best suited for pre-K though early elementary ages, siblings are welcome to join in!  

Registration is required:
https://easthartfordct.libcal.com/event/13389740
I you have a toddler at home it's time to start thinking about preschool for the 2025-2026 school year. 
Join us for an in-person opportunity to meet representatives from area preschools and daycare centers, including CREC and magnet schools, to learn more about their programs. Get information on curriculum, location, costs, and how to access application materials.

Registration is required:
https://easthartfordct.libcal.com/event/13389342