Dear Neighbor,

 

I want to share some highlights including state and local updates.

I always look forward to the opportunity to meet with residents face-to-face and really talk about your concerns and ideas – it’s what helps me to best represent our community. I’ll be hosting Virtual Office Hours. If you’d like to participate, sign up for a time slot here.

 

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The topics covered are as follows

• Legislative Updates
• Community Resources
• Today in CT History
• CT Foodshare
• Manchester Community Events 
• East Hartford Community Events

Rent, Eyeglasses, Camp, Clothing Among the Eligible Expenses

With so many Connecticut families feeling the financial pain of inflation, Probate Court-appointed kinship guardians caring for children are reminded that they may be eligible for thousands of dollars in grants to help with housing, food and transportation, as well as summer camp and other enrichment activities. 

A guardianship case typically comes before one of Connecticut’s Probate Courts when parents are unable to care for their children due to addiction, mental illness, incarceration or other circumstances. In most cases, Probate Courts appoint a grandparent or other relative to care for the children. In some cases, courts will appoint a close family friend who has a long-standing relationship with the child, as children tend to experience the most benefits when they are placed with adults they already know and trust.

Appointing kinship guardians also saves Connecticut an estimated $72 million a year by keeping thousands of children out of foster care. However, unlike foster parents, Probate Court-appointed guardians receive no financial support for taking on this incredibly important – and often unexpected – responsibility.

For more than a decade, local Probate Courts have annually awarded $2 million in grants from the state Kinship Fund and Respite Fund to guardians of children who meet low-income guidelines.

The Kinship Fund awards grants of up to $550 a child -- or $2,200 a family – a year to help pay for necessities such as eyeglasses and clothing, or for enrichment activities such as summer camp, art supplies or creative books.

The Respite Fund helps guardians with the cost of child care, rent, transportation and food. These grants are capped at $2,200 a year.

Guardians can apply for both funds, though a separate application for each is required. Amounts awarded to residents are determined by their local Probate Court.

Residents can find grant applications online or by contacting their local Probate Court.

We know that when our most vulnerable get the support they deserve, they can support Connecticut's continued growth.

With the ReEmployCT Tax and Benefits System reaching its first year in production, the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) thanks you for your patience and partnership during the launch and throughout this important period.

 

We also write to make you aware that the “new normal” for administrators of Unemployment Insurance (UI) programs nationwide is one of constant vigilance and defense against criminal enterprises bringing stolen information to our systems and looking to profit from the fraudulent acquisition of government benefits.

 

This criminal activity, using data obtained by fraudsters in sophisticated ways to steal an individual’s information—by text, using social media, through email, and by breaching retail and commercial systems that have personal identifiers like your birth date, Social Security Number, etc. – has been continuously present with peaks from time to time as various states are targeted.  The pandemic created an influx of fraudulent activity across the nation—primarily unemployment claims submitted using stolen identities—and Connecticut was not immune. Connecticut and eight other states are currently experiencing another uptick in fraudulent applications.

 

CTDOL continues to aggressively protect personal information by implementing safeguards, promoting resources, and educating claimants and Connecticut employers about fraud.  The Agency, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, the Office of the Inspector General, and local, state, and federal law enforcement is taking every precaution to combat fraud, prevent fraud payments, and protect the Unemployment Trust Fund.  During the pandemic influx of fraudulent applications, CTDOL reestablished our partnership with the Connecticut Chief State’s Attorney’s Office to provide a direct line of communication between investigators and prosecutors.

 

ReEmployCT fraud prevention technologies are a major benefit in our work to identify and stop unemployment fraud.  Technology alone is not enough. Manual review, confirmation of automated findings, and intervention by our staff is essential, as is the work done every day by the state’s employers to respond and verify employee status when they are noticed about claim filings. They, and the employees who work for them, are the front-line defense against fraud.  Therefore, we share the information below and hope that you find it helpful as you receive inquiries from constituents and work to assist them.

 

Prominently displayed on our CTDOL homepage is Fraud Watch.  This is the access point to all of the information employers and individuals need to report unemployment fraud and identity theft.

 

 

Information for Employers:

ReEmployCT automatically sends the “Notice to Employer of Claim Filed and Request for Information” (known as the UC-21A) when a claim is filed against an employer. In cases where someone’s identity has been stolen and used to file for benefits, the 21A may be the first notification that the identity is compromised. Employers should follow the response instructions on the 21A notifications.

 

SIDES and SIDES E-Response offers employers and TPAs a secure, efficient, and nationally standardized format to avoid mail delays by responding electronically to 21A and other notices.

 

In the Case of Identity Theft

If an employer receives a 21A for an employee who still works for the company, it is most likely an indication of identity theft. The employer should respond to the 21A and the victim should report this on the CTDOL Identity Theft Report. Filling out the ID theft form helps CTDOL protect unemployment benefits.

 

CTDOL’s Integrity Unit webpage has information on preventing, reporting, and recovering from fraud and identity theft.

 

Other Resources for Employers

The ReEmployCT employers page will help them stay up-to-date. We post important notices, explainer documents, and FAQs.

 

Information for Individual Constituents:

 

On the Fraud Watch page, individuals who have reason to believe that an imposter has applied for UI benefits using their information will have access to reporting the identity theft to CTDOL so that we may stop the claim from being paid, and they will find the information needed to lock down their credit and protect themselves in the future.

 

Many people don’t realize they are a victim of ID theft until they start getting notices about accounts being set up in their name that they did not apply for; in some cases, that notification may be from the Connecticut Department of Labor in the form of a Monetary Determination letter or a 1099 tax form.

 

 

CTDOL has been proactive in protecting individuals’ personal information by implementing safeguards against these sophisticated fraud schemes. However, if one suspects they may be a victim of unemployment fraud due to identity theft, they should complete the  CTDOL ID Theft Report Form. 

 

 

Some articles of interest:

• Associated Press: June 13, 2023 The Great Grift
• The Century Foundation: The Pandemic and Unemployment Insurance Fraud
• Washington Post (through Stars and Stripes due to paywall): December 3, 2022 For Prolific Nigerian COVID Scammer, first came the cash. Then came the chase.

 

Cases progressing to court:

 

Unemployment fraud cases are starting to move from investigation into the court system. Arrests are posted on the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney site and reposted on the CTDOL press releases page:

• June 21, 2023 Ansonia Woman Charged with Unemployment Compensation Fraud, Larceny
• May 9, 2023 Waterbury Man Charged with Unemployment Compensation Fraud, Larceny
• January 25, 2023 Branford Man Charged with Unemployment Compensation Fraud, Larceny, and Identity Theft Crimes
• December 5, 2022 Fairfield Woman Charged with Multiple Larceny, Unemployment Compensation Fraud, and Identity Theft Crimes
• November 30, 2022 Waterbury Man Charged with Theft of Pandemic Unemployment Benefits
• November 21, 2022 Sisters Charged with Larceny, Unemployment Compensation Fraud
• May 16, 2022 Two Branford Residents, Stratford Woman Charged with Larceny, Unemployment Compensation Fraud  

We hope that you find this information helpful.  If you would you like CTDOL press releases sent directly to your inbox, please sign up for Info to Your Inbox. 

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's devastating decision overturning Roe v. Wade, I am pleased that Connecticut has been a national leader in passing a number of measures defending residents, healthcare workers, and those from out-of-state seeking reproductive services and resources.

To further protect reproductive rights in our state, a number of bills we passed last session were recently signed into law including: 

• Public Act 23-128, which enacts protections for Connecticut medical providers who offer reproductive health care services against adverse actions taken by another state;
• Public Act 23-52, which allows pharmacists to prescribe birth control;
• Public Act 23-41, which increases access to reproductive health care services by college students at public institutions of higher education;
• Public Act 23-56, which establishes safeguards against the collection, sharing, and selling of personal data online, including health-related information; and
• Public Act 23-147, which improves maternal healthcare by expanding birthing hospitals in Connecticut. 

Individuals seeking abortion services can call 1-866-CTCHOICE (1-866-282-4642) or click the button below to find providers available in their area, community services, and other useful resources.

Connecticut remains committed to protecting a person's fundamental right to make their own decisions concerning their reproductive health and well-being.

Cornfield Point: Old Saybrook’s Forgotten Scenic Alcove

Cornfield Point detail from the 1896 map North Shore of Long Island Sound, Cornfield Point to Duck Island - Archives & Special Collections, University of Connecticut

By Kelly Marino

Most shoreline residents are familiar with the expansive restaurant and hotel at the Saybrook Point Resort and Marina and the nearby historic markers that explain the area’s significance to the Pequot War. Fewer state residents realize that another key historical location exists on the opposite end of the coastline just a short ride down the street. Cornfield Point, a rocky scenic area bordering the Long Island Sound—once the location of a busy upscale inn and eatery—is often overlooked but is significant in the state’s maritime and prohibition histories.

Farmland and Cornfields

In 1636, Lt. Lion Gardiner, a British engineer and soldier, traveled to present-day Old Saybrook with the order to build a fort at Saybrook Point to protect colonists from the Dutch and Native Americans competing for the area. Not far from the fort, the colonists constructed a windmill to grind corn—the first development at Cornfield Point. Soldiers guarded the grounds as they farmed corn on the land to feed the local population.

LV-51 Cornfield Point – Coast Guard Historian’s Office

The farmland at Cornfield Point changed hands several times. In 1639, George Fenwick, governor of the colony, gained control of the area, which he eventually passed to his sister Elizabeth Cullick, who passed it to her daughter, Elizabeth Batten. In the late 17th century, the Battens sold the land to Simon Lynde, who passed it down in his own family. Three families—the Jarvis, Hart, and Lynde families—farmed the land near the point for decades.

Cornfield Lightship

Cornfield Point became a key site in Connecticut’s maritime history. A dangerous rocky bank below the waterline in the nearby waters created a potential hazard for boats at a moment when the state’s shipping industry was a staple. In 1856, the coast guard stationed a lightship with a reflector light, fog signal, bell, and horn in the area to alert sailors. While a lightship remained until 1957 to protect travelers in the Long Island Sound, the coast guard replaced it several times due to various incidents, such as hurricane damage in the 1930s. One of the lightships (LV-51) sank after being struck by a barge—pieces of the wreck remain underwater.

The last lightship (LV 118)—which the coast guard placed in 1939—became a well-known sight among those passing through. The coast guard eventually replaced the vessel with more modern technology, including radio signals from Falkner’s Island and Saybrook Point as well as warning buoys with lights and sound devices. At the time of its deployment at Cornfield, however, the red vessel was one of the most sophisticated lightship models produced in the United States. It lasted 20 years until being moved to Cross Rip near Martha’s Vineyard.

Hartlands

By the turn of the 20th century, Elizabeth Colt Jarvis Beach (niece of the gun manufacturer, Samuel Colt) and her husband George Watson Beach (a wealthy New England businessman) owned hundreds of acres around the Point. While their permanent home was in Hartford, the couple built a large, elaborate dwelling on the Point property known as “Hartlands” (named after William Hart, a relative of Elizabeth) around 1906.

Postcard of Hartlands Residence of Geo. W. Beach, Cornfield Point, Olde Saybrook, Conn. – Old Saybrook Historical Society

The Hartlands emulated a Newport mansion and served as a summer retreat for the Beaches and their children starting around 1908. Alfredo S. G. Taylor, a New York architect known for constructing several properties in Connecticut, designed the home. Hartlands cost around $350,000 and builders used stone from the Point’s oceanfront in the construction. The structure, produced in two years, had 40 rooms throughout its 15,000-square-foot space, designed in English Tudor-Revival Style. The building had a clock tower with German chimes that rang every half hour and played, “Don’t Say Goodbye, Say Au Revoir.”

Not long after, George retired, making Hartlands a retirement home for the couple. Popular among locals, George threw large summer parties on the property, supposedly inviting the entire town. Unfortunately, they found the upkeep of the building and their elaborate lifestyle difficult to afford and struggled with debt. Looking for options to assist with bills and management, they rented the property to the army for $1 a year around the time of US involvement in World War I. The army kept weapons and a small group of 40 officers on site, using the property as an artillery training site. It is unclear if George and Elizabeth stayed or moved out, perhaps back to Hartford.

After WWI, the family attempted to sell the property at Cornfield Point with no luck. To help pay off thousands of dollars of tax debt, they offered pieces of land to different buyers over several years. Gilbert Pratt, a wealthy New Yorker, purchased Hartlands and some of the land surrounding it. Pratt sold the land to a developer in 1921 who offered lots to the public for building cottages.

Ye Castle Inn and Prohibition

In 1923, Otto Lindbergh (uncle of the aviator Charles Lindbergh) and his wife, Margaret, purchased Hartlands for $75,000 and renamed the structure “Ye Castle Inn.” The Castle became a fancy hotel with a restaurant for wealthy patrons, including actors employed at the Ivoryton Playhouse and the Old Saybrook Town Hall Theater. Celebrities including Ethel Barrymore, Howard Hughes, Helen Hayes, Clark Gable, Charlie Chaplin, Frank Sinatra, Ann Sheriden, Don Ameche, and Doris Day all stayed at the establishment. Even the Rockefellers allegedly visited.

The 18th Amendment outlawing liquor was unpopular in Connecticut in the early 20th century, and state politicians voted against ratification. The inn became entangled in Connecticut’s prohibition story because the Lindbergh’s daughter Jenny’s husband, August “Augie” Campbell Strusholm, was a well-known agent of the illegal liquor trade and used the inn as a base for his operations. Strusholm negotiated the purchase, transport, and distribution of liquor and cigarettes and had high-speed cruisers that supposedly could outrun US Coast Guard boats. Merchandise came from Nova Scotia, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and Cuba to Cornfield Point until 1933. Management hid contraband in closets, storage rooms, and false walls in the building. Rumors of liquor at the inn attracted patrons but eventually led to Margaret’s arrest and conviction for violating federal prohibition laws. The Lindberghs owned the Castle and Point until 1950.

Cornfield Point Today

After 1950, the property changed hands—and names—multiple times. At various times, different owners called the property “The Inn at Cornfield Point,” “The Castle Hotel,” and “The Castle Inn at Cornfield Point.” They restructured the building to include modern features such as a rooftop deck eatery and a pool. When these establishments failed, sections of the former inn were leased as apartments in the 1980s and early 1990s. From 1994 to 1999, new owners used the structure once again as a restaurant and banquet facility before its sale to a beach developer for potential use as condos.

As new parties acquired the building, more of the land was sold for houses and cottages. Parts of the old inn were demolished, and the main building was eventually abandoned for almost a decade. In 2007, Maria Foss-Rand and her husband purchased the building and started renovations to restore some of the structure’s historical appearance but also convert it into a private home. Today, the Point immediately around the home, overlooking the Long Island Sound, is open to the public to enjoy the view and scenic rocky shoreline. A nearby marker explains the location’s early history, and the site is known among photographers for its beautiful sunsets.

Kelly Marino is an Assistant Lecturer of History at Sacred Heart University.

Manchester

Please arrive early to be in line for 9 am as the truck leaves promptly at 9:30 am. Open to the public--bring a sturdy grocery bag! This program is made possible by Foodshare and Winn Residential - Resident Service Program. For more information call 860-646-1280.

 

Squire Village, 48 Spencer Street, 06040 (1st parking lot off Imperial Drive #78)

• Tuesday, August 1^st,2023 9:00AM- 9:30AM

https://www.manchesterct.gov/Activities-Events/Town-Calendar-of-Events/Squire-Village-Mobile-Foodshare-2023

 

Get mobile pantry updates in your area by texting the word Foodshare to 85511.

East Hartford

The Connecticut Foodshare truck will be in the parking lot to distribute the food. Please bring your bags and be prepared to possibly wait in line.

 

Mayberry Village –St. Isaac Jogues Church Parking Lot (41 Home Terrace East Hartford)

• Monday July 24^th, 2023 12:30PM-1:15PM  

https://www.easthartfordct.gov/social-services/news/mobile-connecticut-foodshare-schedule-january-march-2023

 

Get mobile pantry updates in your area by texting the word Foodshare to 85511.

Join our Team

Current Town of Manchester job openings include:

Assistant Building Official, Deputy Director Public Works, Early Childhood Community Engagement Specialist, Environmental Health Technician, Health Equity Worker, Maintainer I, Mechanic II, Police Officer, Project Support Manager, SCADA Support Specialist, School Crossing Guard, Social Worker (Part-Time), and Water & Sewer Maintainer Equipment Operator I – T&D.

 

Click here to apply:

https://www.manchesterct.gov/Employment-Opportunities

Summer Concert Series at Center Memorial Park

This year’s special Summer Concert Series of five performances will focus on people and groups with a deep Manchester history. It is our intention, not only to enrich and entertain, but also to spread enthusiasm for the Bicentennial and help concertgoers become aware of other Bicentennial-related events. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic dinner or take out from one of our fabulous Downtown restaurants.

Center Memorial Park near Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St., 06040,

Rain location: Army Navy Club 1080 Main St., Downtown Manchester. 

• Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
• Thursday, July 27, 2023 | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
• Thursday, August 03, 2023 | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
• Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Manchester Police Activities League

This program is free and open to any Manchester youth between ages 5-18 with games beginning at 5:00 pm. Sign-up form with the waiver is above, or you can sign up any night at the event! See you at the park!

The Recreation Division is committed to increasing public awareness around swimming lessons and swim safety and ensuring access to programs and facilities for all Manchester residents. All lifeguards are American Red Cross Certified and have undergone extensive training to ensure the safety of all community members using our swimming facilities.

East Hartford Murals is seeking qualifications from artists and artist teams for new mural projects throughout the Town of East Hartford, CT. Experience level will vary by project. This mural series is a multi-year project and we are looking for artists to submit qualifications to be selected for murals and public art on a rolling basis.



The purpose of these projects is to beautify public and private buildings and spaces throughout East Hartford to create more welcoming environments for residents and visitors. The selected artists will create dynamic and impactful murals that celebrate the community and diversity of the Great Hartford Region. In addition, there will be opportunities for local East Hartford artists to gain mural and public art experience through being selected as emerging artists in the program.



These mural projects are part of East Hartford Murals, a collaboration between the RiseUP for Arts and the Town of East Hartford to elevate the creative economy, increase engagement and diversity within the arts community, and create access and awareness of the arts through strategic activation. Funds for these projects are thanks to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.



East Hartford Murals has created multiple public and private murals throughout East Hartford since starting in 2022.



TIMELINE

• July 21st, 2023: Deadline to submit qualifications for 2023 projects
• Early August: Selection and notification for initial projects
• August/September 2023: Project start date
• October 2023: 2023 Project completion date

SELECTION PROCESS

• A selection committee will review the qualifications of applicants. The selection committee includes members of the RiseUP for Arts staff, professionals in the field of public art, Town of East Hartford staff/residents, and other project partners.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Artistic evidence, demonstrated in the portfolio of work submitted
• Experience working on public art projects, specifically murals
• Experience designing and executing large-scale projects
• Interest in, and connection to, the theme of community representation and engagement

BUDGETS:

• Budgets for projects will range from $1,500 to $15,000 depending on the project. Each project will also have a separate material, supply, and equipment budget, in addition to the artist stipends.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Artist Resume or CV
• 2. Statement of Interest and Qualifications:

Why are you interested in this particular project?

• What are your artistic accomplishments that make you qualified to be selected for this project?
• What is your connection to the East Hartford community?
• Please note, the selection committee must be able to access digital or hard-copy images of relevant work, particularly in public art.

Portfolio

• Submit up to 5 images that represent relevant work, that showcase your qualifications for this project, particularly in public art.
• The selection committee must be able to access digital images of relevant work, particularly in public art.
• Social media handles

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Open to emerging and professional muralists.
• Projects are smaller in scale and most do not require lifts or scaffolding.
• Some walls may require a higher level of experience.
• Digital concepts may be considered.

RESIDENCY:

• Priority will be given to artists based in the Town of East Hartford.
• Second priority will be given to artists based in the Greater Hartford region.
• We are open to accepting applications from artists beyond the Greater Hartford region.

*SIGN UP HERE*

The East Hartford Public Library is looking for local artists to participate in an art show to be held at the Selden Brewer House on Saturday, September 16 from 1 - 3 PM.

Entry information:



This exhibit is open to all artists, in all mediums. Works must be signed by the artist, and suitably framed and wired for hanging. Wrapped canvases are acceptable. Works on paper must be under plexiglass. Sculptures may not weigh more than 50 pounds. Each artist may show a maximum of three pieces. Artists should plan to stay with their work for the duration of the show.

Click here to fill out an entry form, or pick one up in hard copy at the East Hartford Public Library reference desk. There is no fee for entry. Entry deadline is Friday, August 25 at 5 PM. Confirmation will be sent within 48 hours of receipt of your entry. No last-minute entries will be accepted. Participating artists will be announced by press release on Wednesday, September 6.

Event details:

The art show will be held outdoors in the Buena Crawford Brewer Memorial Garden, located behind the Selden Brewer House at the intersection of Main and Naubuc Avenues in East Hartford. Concurrent with the art show, members of the Historical Society of East Hartford will offer free tours of the Brewer House. Prizes for the art show will be awarded at 2:45 PM.

Awards:

The Best of Show award winner will receive a $500 Purchase Award, traditionally sponsored by the East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts. The Purchase Award winner will become part of the East Hartford Public Library art collection.  

What makes a good purchase award? The library is looking for art that:

·        Reflects the diversity of the community

·        Has visual impact when exhibited in a large public space

·        Grabs its space and attracts the eye

·        Is more than merely decorative

·        Engages the imagination

·        Invites exploration or interaction of some kind

·        Asks or answers questions, or both!

·        Has potential as a learning tool

·        Can be the impetus for, or part of, a future exhibition with a community focus

Additional awards will be announced at the art show.

The Town of East Hartford Invites You

to the Latin Festival

The Town of East Hartford invites all to our first Latin Festival. The celebration will take place Saturday, July 29, from 12 to 6 PM at Alumni Park (1021 Main Street). Admission is FREE.

The Latin Festival is the perfect family-friendly, community event that offers fun activities for children and adults alike. Among many activities, there will be a variety of vendors, food, entertainment and so much more. 

If you are a vendor interested in participating in the event, please fill out the following forms or call Parks and Recreation at 860-291-7160 for assistance:

 

 

Vendors are asked to apply by July 24, 2023. 

East Hartford Pools and Aquatics Programs

East Hartford Parks and Recreation will be offering 3 splash parties at the pools this summer! Come join us for these awesome family friendly pool events.

• Splash and Slide Party – Saturday, July 22, 2023 1pm – 4pm at Lord Pool in Gorman Park, 258 May Road
• Splash and Dance Party – Friday, July 28, 2023 5:30pm – 7pm at Martin Pool in Martin Park, 307 Burnside Avenue

The splash parties are free for residents; non-residents must pay a daily admission of $5.00. 

For more information, or for inclement weather updates, please visit www.easthartfordct.gov/parks-recreation or like us on Facebook at www.facbook.com/ehparks.

Free Meal Sites Open to Connecticut’s Children

CT Summer Meals, a USDA federally funded program administered by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), provides no cost nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks to children 18-years of age and younger, no questions asked.



Following last year’s model, many sites have the added flexibilities to improve access to meals, including: allowing parents and guardians to pick up meals; offering multiple meals (breakfast and lunch, or meals for multiple days) during one pick-up; and allowing those meals to be consumed off-site. Many sites will operate through late August.



All children aged 18-and-under can receive free meals at over 400 sites throughout the State. End Hunger Connecticut! (EHC!)’s Meal Locator Map, which allows residents to find a site closest to them, is now live and operated in partnership with the CSDE. 



Summer Meals Locator Map  

For more information click here

The East Hartford Commission on Aging has prepared a survey to better understand the needs of our senior population and we welcome your feedback. All East Hartford seniors ages 55 and older are encouraged to take the survey. The survey is anonymous and is available in English and Spanish. The survey can be accessed online at the links below:

• Survey for East Hartford Seniors (English)
• Encuesta de personas mayores de East Hartford Survey (Espanol)

Seniors can also pickup hard copies of the survey at the following locations:

• Augie & Ray’s Restaurant at 314 Main Street
• Cultural Center at 50 Chapman Place – 2 Survey box locations (The Front Lobby and the Assessor’s office)
• Fire Stations
  • Station 1 – 726 Main Street by the Town Hall (Park on the North end of the ramp - closest to the Town Clerk trailer. The survey box is the front watch room).
  • Station 2 – 1692 Main Street by McAuliffe Park (Park in front of the kitchen door. The survey box is in the kitchen/watch room).
  • Station 3 – 31 School Street - Public Safety Complex (survey box is inside the front lobby)
  • Station 5 – 141 Brewer Street (Park on the front. The survey box is in the front foyer).
  • Station 6 – 1050 Forbes by Brewer Street (Park on the North Driveway-Brewer Street side. The survey box is in the front foyer).

NOTE: If the fire personnel are on a call, the station will be locked and you will have to return later or use another drop off location. Also, NEVER park in front of the garage doors even for a moment, as an emergency call could come in and you would be blocking their path. See the details for where each survey box is within the various Fire Stations.

• East Hartford Golf Club at 130 Long Hill Street
• Hartford East senior housing complex – 886 Main Street East Hartford
• Library - Raymond Library at 840 Main Street
• Library - Wickham Memorial Library at 656 Burnside Avenue
• Public Safety Complex at 31 School Street (survey box is inside the front lobby)
• Riverside Health Care & Rehabilitation at 745 Main Street
• Senior Center at 15 Milbrook Drive 

Please answer all of the survey questions to provide us with important information that is crucial to interpreting your survey. YOUR RESPONSES ARE STRICTLY ANONYMOUS! Only statistical results will be reported, and anonymous write-in comments. 

My office is always open if you or your family are in need of assistance. Please do not hesitate to contact me by email at Jason.Rojas@cga.ct.gov or by phone at 860-240-8541.



Sincerely,



Jason Rojas