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Dear Neighbor,
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. |
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| Access Health CT Enrollment Fairs |
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Access Health CT open enrollment is now open for health and dental coverage! The deadline to enroll in plans starting at the beginning of 2026 is approaching on December 15th. For plans starting February 2026, residents can continue to enroll through January 15th.
Throughout the remaining enrollment period, Access Health will host enrollment fairs across the state. In the Manchester area, events will be held in West Hartford, Hartford, and East Hartford.
- West Hartford Enrollment Fair: December 3rd, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at West Hartford Town Hall, click here to register
- Hartford Enrollment Fair: December 10th, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hartford Public Library, click here to register
- East Hartford Enrollment Fair: January 6th, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at East Hartford Public Library, click here to register
Access Health also has numerous locations across the state where residents can schedule appointments to meet one-on-one with trained professionals for free guidance and assistance with the enrollment process. Click here to find a location and schedule an appointment.
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For those looking to enroll, please have the following information and documents prepared for you and anyone else in your household, even if they don't need coverage:
- Dates of Birth
- Social Security Numbers
- Visa, green card, or immigration documents
- Most recent W2 and/or Form 1040, 1099
- Pay-stubs, Profit & Loss Statements, or other employment information
- Current insurance coverage (policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering members of your household)
Click here to view the enrollment checklist.
To learn more about the enrollment process and to find the plan that is right for you, visit Access Health CT's website.
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| CT Grown for CT Kids Grant for Great Path Academy |
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The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) announced $837,900 in funding to support over 20 school projects across the state. These projects are impacting students by increasing their knowledge of and access to fresh, locally grown foods through school gardens, nutrition education, field trips to local farms, and the use of CT Grown farm products for school meals.
Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester, Middle College Magnet School was awarded $35,495 in funding for the school's experimental learning, agricultural technology, and innovation. Great Path Academy connects students to local farms to teach them about the local food system and the process of growing to consuming locally grown produce. The school ensures the use of local produce in school meals and also has an on-campus production initiative, allowing students to have hands-on experience working with local produce.
This funding is a huge win for the Great Path Academy community to continue to learn about and access local produce, and for local farms and farmers partnering with students to share their knowledge and resources with future generations. |
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| CTDOT Highway-Railroad Crossing Plans |
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has begun developing plans to improve driving conditions at highway-railroad crossings. In Manchester, plans are being made for the three railroad crossings on Tolland Turnpike near Wickham Park and the East Hartford town line.
The project plans include extending the center and lane lines across the railroad grade crossing, replacing damaged/faded railroad crossing signs, and selective trimming to improve visibility. Design plans are scheduled to be completed in September 2026, with construction beginning in Spring 2027.
CTDOT will use federal funding for 100% of this project. The final project schedule and timeline will be determined by the acceptance of the project and the availability of federal funding. |
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Make sure to look out for these emails, and follow me on Facebook for the latest Manchester updates. And remember if you or someone you know requires assistance, please feel free to contact me on my personal cell at (860) 335-2023 or email me at Geoff.Luxenberg@cga.ct.gov.
Sincerely,
Geoff Luxenberg
State Representative
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