Henry Genga

Effective Wednesday, December 8, 2021, the Town of East Hartford is reinstituting face mask requirements for all employees and visitors in all town facilities regardless of their vaccination status.

Increasing fuel prices will present additional challenges for Connecticut residents to keep warm this winter season.

I am pleased to announce that Connecticut's landmark Paid Family and Medical Leave Program applications are now being accepted for Connecticut residents who want to participate in the state’s program. Claims are being accepted for qualifying events that are happening on or after January 1, 2022.

From now until December 15, small businesses in Connecticut can obtain group health insurance regardless of the number of employees who enroll thanks to Access Health CT's Employee Participation Waiver Period. Any local small business with 50 employees or less that is not currently enrolled through Access Health CT Small Business can participate.

This Saturday is Small Business Saturday, the shopping holiday that encourages consumers to support small businesses in our community.

I would like to wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving!

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced the permanent closures of both the Route 2 Eastbound Sutton Avenue Off-Ramp (Exit 5B) and Route 2 Westbound Cambridge Drive On-Ramp (Exit 5B). As part of the safety and operational improvements on Route 2, the permanent ramp closures are necessary.

November 11 is Veterans Day. Today, we honor the brave men and women in uniform.