Updates from Rep. Haddad for Jan. 24, 2025

January 24, 2025


We've hit the ground running this legislative session, with work beginning on the three committees to which I've been assigned: Higher Education & Employment Advancement (of which I am chair), Government Administration & Elections, and Appropriations.

In addition to the important budget, housing and energy cost work I'm working on with my colleagues, this year, the legislature will adopt a new two-year budget as well as work to address a myriad of issues.

I've also proposed legislation to, among other things, fund school lunches, create a refundable child tax credit, and expand paid family leave and lower electricity costs.

A full list of bills I have introduced this session can be found here.

 
Severe Weather Protocol Extended
Governor Ned Lamont announced that due to an updated weather forecast showing that the current stretch of brutally frigid conditions Connecticut is experiencing will continue for at least another day longer than anticipated, he is extending the duration of the state’s severe cold weather protocol to remain in effect until noon on Saturday, January 25.

The protocol had originally been set to expire on the afternoon of Friday, January 24.

While activated, the protocol initiates a series of actions to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe cold.

Shelters and warming centers are open throughout Connecticut. Anyone in need of a place to stay warm can be directed to nearby locations by calling 2-1-1.

The following are warming locations in Mansfield:

Mansfield Community Center Sitting Room
Friday 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Mansfield Public Library
Main Branch at 54 Warrenville Road
Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Library Express at 23 Royce Circle
Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Mansfield Senior Center
Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Call 860-429-3015 for a modified schedule during inclement weather.

 
Hunting Lodge Road Reopens

Hunting Lodge Road has reopened after a sinkhole had developed near a deteriorated pipe.

This winter Mansfield’s Department of Public Works and contractor Genovesi Construction completed replacing the failing twin 48-inch corrugated metal pipe that carries the Eagleville Brook below Hunting Lodge Road.

The project enlarged the culvert to improve stream connectivity for wildlife and provide a service life of over 75 years. The project cost the town nearly $900,000.

A portion of Hunting Lodge Road was realigned to improve the existing curve, and new signage was added.

Great news for the town!

 
Taste 2 Towns
Celebrate the combined culinary community with Mansfield-Windham Restaurant Week, from January 27 through February 9.

The event will feature restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night treats.

Participating restaurants will present special take-out offers or prix fixe menus highlighting their best dishes. More information here

 
Nutmegging Nutmegger Scores Twice
Two games, two goals!

Congratulations to Connecticut native Patrick Agyemang, who scored in each of his first two games (caps) for the U.S. Men's National Team.

Agyemang, a 24-year-old forward who was born in East Hartford and attended East Hartford High School, scored on his national team debut in a 3-1 victory against Venezuela on Jan. 18.

He followed that up with a 90th-minute goal against Costa Rica in a 3-0 victory on Jan. 22.

Agyemang was an all-conference soccer player in high school and played club soccer for the Hartford Hellions.

After high school, he played soccer at Eastern Connecticut State University, scoring 30 goals in 39 matches, before transferring to the University of Rhode Island.

Agyemang currently plays professionally for Charlotte FC, which took him 12th in the first round of the 2022 MLS draft.

Way to go Patrick!

 
As always, please feel free to email me directly or call my office at (860) 240-8585 if I can be of any assistance. 
 

 

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