Henry Genga

The severe weather protocol was extended due to the extremely frigid conditions. Also, info on planning and zoning and the new date for the Legislative Town Hall.

RESCHEDULED EH Legislative Town Hall NEW DATE/LOCATION

Education Committee is hard at work, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), and the East Hartford Legislative Town Hall.

The 2025 Legislative Session begins and the Office of Legislative Research just released its report of important issues the General Assembly may face this year.

You can apply for the state’s new Student Loan Reimbursement Program starting on January 1. Eligible applicants will receive up to $5,000 a year with a $20,000 cap over four years and will be awarded on a first-come first-serve basis.

Did you know there's still time to collect your COVID relief money from 2021? If you're a Connecticut resident and have not received your COVID relief money, there's still time, but it's running out quickly. That's why United Way of Connecticut and its trusted partners will help you get the money you're owed. Whether it's COVID relief money or child credits, visit ctunitedway.org/getyourrefund to help you get your money.

The Veterans with Disabilities Task Force held a meeting last week. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, the task force centered this meeting around veterans affected by suicide and efforts to direct treatment to our heroes in need. We discussed how we can address this crisis and strategies moving forward. Click here to watch the meeting.

With school recently started, now is a good time for a reminder that we all need to be extra careful as school buses and students will be sharing the roads.

It is important that everyone does their part to keep our children safe as they head back to classes. One you familiarize yourself with the law, it becomes second nature just like other rules of the road.