Geoff Luxenberg

With a blast of arctic air expected to blanket Connecticut over the next several days, the state's severe cold weather protocol will go into effect for the first time this year, beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, through Tuesday, December 9, at noon.

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are enjoying the holiday season.

Access Health CT enrollment is still open for health and dental plans. Throughout December, Access Health is holding enrollment fairs across the state to help residents with coverage. Find information on these events and how to enroll in coverage below. 

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture recently announced a new round of funding through the CT Grown for CT Kids Grant program to support school projects across the state, including Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester. Keep scrolling to learn what this means for students and the community. 

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is beginning to develop plans across the state to improve safety at highway-railroad crossings, including in Manchester. Further down in this message, read about where in town work will be done and the project details. 

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday filled with happiness, good health, memories, and laughter. We are thankful to call the great State of Connecticut home. Happy Thanksgiving from the CT House Democrats and from my family to yours.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that wrong-way detection installation will take place on 384 at Exit 1 in Manchester. This project is scheduled to occur on Monday, November 24th.

This week, Governor Lamont announced $12 million in funding through the CTDOT's Community Connectivity Grant Program (CCGP), awarded to 17 towns and cities, including $800,000 for Manchester.

Connecticut’s housing market is among the most constrained in the nation. Rising rents and limited supply make it harder for families to find affordable homes. The housing bill passed by the House during this week’s Special Session delivers real solutions.

All Connecticut SNAP recipients have access to their FULL November benefits on their EBT cards.

During the fifth annual Heating Assistance Awareness Month this November, I want to highlight programs available to help pay or lower heating bills and keep homes warm this winter.