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I joined the House Democratic kickball team in its victory over Capitol Republicans in the CGA Kickball Classic on Monday, May 12. Proceeds from the event will go to CT Foodshare.
It's always nice to take a little break from the intense work at the legislature to have a little fun with our colleagues on both sides of the aisle. |
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| DOT Vegetation Work on Route 136 |
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Route 136 between Mills Land and Redding/Old Redding Road in Easton will be closed on Wednesday, May 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as the CTDOT will conduct a vegetation management safety improvement operation.
To improve public safety, the DOT is removing dead, diseased, and decaying trees. Additionally, trees and vegetation that have grown into the clear zone, which is the safety space along the side of the roadway, are also being removed. |
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| Eversource Bill Reductions |
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| After PURA voted to approve rate adjustments, starting on May 1 and continuing through April 30, 2026, Eversource customers will see their monthly bills decrease on average by $13.5 per month. The lower rates come as the state sees better conditions regarding power purchases from New England nuclear power stations including Millstone. |
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| Social Media Safety Alert |
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Public safety officials across the state are issuing warnings about the dangerous social media trend in which students are encouraged to short-circuit their personal or school-issued electronic devices by inserting pencil lead or other conductive objects into the USB or other charge ports.
The short circuit often results in sparks and can ignite a fire, which could easily spread. It can also lead the internal battery to experience thermal runaway and ignition.
“It is vitally important that youth and adults take fire risks seriously and recognize the danger inherent to these types of social media ‘challenges’,” says the State Fire Marshal, Lauri Volkert. “Fire can become uncontrolled and turn deadly in just a few seconds.” For more information, visit here. |
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| Easton Silent Auction Continues |
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The silent auction at the Easton Senior Center continues through Thursday, May 29. The auction runs Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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| Easton Transfer Station Reminder |
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| Golf Tournament in Easton |
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Easton Learning Foundation (ELF) is hosting a golf tournament on Monday, May 19, at Tashua Knolls Golf Course. Check in at 8:30 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m., $225 per player, $900 per foursome. Price includes 2-hour driving range, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, 2-hour open bar/wine cocktail reception, gift bag, and door prizes. Register at www.elfgolftournament.com. All proceeds to support Easton Schools.
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| Farmhouse Flea and Community Tag Sale |
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Save-the-Date for Easton’s inaugural Farmhouse Flea & Community Tag Sale on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Christ Church, 59 Church Road, Easton. Space can be reserved at www.christchrucheaston.com/events. Contact Vicki Mark Anthony at Christ Church at 203-551-4728 (cell) or vmarkant@optonline.net if you have any questions.
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| Concert for Ukraine featuring Roots Oscura, and Mill River Band on Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Ashlar-Aspetuck Lodge, 200 Center Road, Easton. Free admission. Donations encouraged. Parking across the street at the Easton Library. |
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The Friends of the Weston Library have rescheduled their Sunday Soundscapes concert -- eGALitarian Brass -- to May 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the public library community room. All previous Eventbrite reservations will be honored, and new reservations are welcome. Come enjoy New York City's best women brass players as they celebrate Spring with their classy, jazzy, breezy renditions of music for horns of various types, May 18 at 4 pm in the Weston Public Library Community Room.
Admission is free, with suggested donations $20 for adults and $10 for students. Space is limited, so reservations are recommended at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/egalitarian-brass-at-weston-library-rescheduled-may-18th-4-pm-tickets-1276170503329?aff=oddtdtcreator
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library.
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| Redding Memorial Day Parade |
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| Redding's Memorial Day Parade will be held Saturday, May 24, at noon. Parade formation will take place at the Redding Elementary School beginning at 11:30 a.m. The parade will begin at noon and will proceed to the Redding Green. |
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As always, please feel free to contact my office at 800-842-8267 or by email at anne.hughes@cga.ct.gov. And "Like" and follow my Facebook page for regular legislative updates.
Peace,
Anne Hughes
State Representative |
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