Gregg Haddad

The town of Mansfield is launching a pilot program that will expand hours at the Mansfield Transfer Station, starting May 7. 

The new hours will be:

• Wednesdays 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (changed from Tuesdays)
• Thursdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and
• Saturdays 7 a.m. to 4 p.m..

 The Swap Shop, a building at the Transfer Station where residents can drop off and pick up items that are still useful, will be open during public hours of operation when volunteers are available. This popular service helps keep items out of the waste stream that still have useful life, and is a great way to share resources among community members.
                        
The plan calls for the Transfer Station to return to the original schedule of public hours during the cold-weather months beginning November 2.  Those hours are:

• Tuesdays and Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and
• Thursdays noon to 4 p.m..

 To learn more about the full services, or to take a video tour of the Transfer Station, visit the website at https://www.mansfieldct.gov/1564/Transfer-Station
 

Nominations for the Taste of Mansfield Champion Awards program are being accepted through Monday, April 28.

The program was started to recognize Mansfield producers, sellers, and communicators/educators who are leaders in connecting the community through local food and have a demonstrated record of promoting the Taste of Mansfield mission.  The public is invited to nominate people or organizations who:

• Sell or serve local food or an agricultural product with a focus on Mansfield farms and farm stands,
• Educate customers/clients about where local food comes from through various media, or
• Act as a leader and advocate for promoting local food

The recipients of the Champion Awards are selected by Taste of Mansfield and our community partners the Mansfield Agriculture Committee and Economic Development Commission.

Nominate a champion for local food today by filling out this form.

April was Autism Awareness Month, when autism is globally celebrated by supporters who advocate for acceptance and understanding. 

On April 28, the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity is hosting Raising Awareness at the Capitol, which aims to raise awareness, enhance understanding, and address challenges faced by the autism community while advocating for legislative action and supportive policies.
 

The event begins at 10 a.m. in room 310, featuring insights from medical professionals, personal stories from individuals with autism and parent advocates, and discussions with legislators on current legislative efforts supporting the autism community.

At 12:30 p.m., organizations from across the state will participate by sharing information about the resources and services they provide to the autism community.

This event is free and open to the public.

As always, if you have any comments, questions or concerns, please contact my office.

Sincerely,

Gregg Haddad