Joshua Hall

The City of Hartford has opened cooling centers for residents through 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, due to a forecasted heat wave. 

In collaboration with the Social Equity Council, Senator McCrory and I will be hosting an informational forum regarding a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NoFO) through the Council’s Revitalize and Reimagine (R2) Program.

This meeting will take place on June 11 at 3 p.m. and will be held at the Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway in Hartford. You're encouraged to attend to learn more about this funding opportunity.

Recently, the State Bond Commission approved numerous projects in Hartford, but I want to highlight two that were funded for organizations that are doing great work in our district.

It's a full weekend in Hartford - Hartford Taste Street Festival, Games & Culture Festival, and Hartford Play.

I want to make you aware of an upcoming community conversation that will be held at the Women's League Child Development Center on June 13. This event will feature a discussion on Individual Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Plans (which provide accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to education), early childhood development, and more.

Whether it's our first responders, veterans, nurses, teachers, or other skilled workers, it is important that we continue to invest in and protect the people who keep our communities safe and running.

Bipartisan state budget adjustments were passed by the legislature that make historical investments in our cities and towns to help stabilize property taxes and enhance local public education.

The Urban League of Greater Hartford will host a community health event to celebrate Minority Health Month.