Weekly Updates & Local Happenings

July 14, 2023


 
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Dear Neighbor,
Sailfest Weekend
Had a great time at Sailfest New London City of New London, Connecticut. The New London Talent Show was amazing....so happy to see the NLT Alumni return with the New Kids on the block. Awesome vendors, and fun amusement rides.
 
Transforming Children's Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee
We had a great day at the Legislative Office Building last week, where we had a press conference and planning Committee Meeting for the TCB Committee to start the development of new and numerous ways to help with behavioral health for our children in the State of Connecticut.
The panel was formed as part of legislation passed in 2022, but only began its work on Monday. Rep. Tammy Exum, a co-chair of the group, said organizers used the intervening months to fine-tune membership and the role the committee will play, and to appoint members.
The group, called the Transforming Children’s Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee, is expected to meet monthly for at least three years and issue recommendations to the General Assembly and some state agencies by December.
 
CHRO Focus Groups
 

A message from the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities: 

As you may know, we are currently conducting an Equity Study across Connecticut Executive Branch Agencies. The Equity Study is a statewide review of Connecticut’s programs, policies, and processes aimed at making the state a more equitable place for all residents. More information can be found here: https://portal.ct.gov/equitystudy 

As part of this initiative, we have invited Connecticut residents to participate in focus groups. We have recently added additional groups in English and in Spanish this week and next! We are asking for your help to disseminate, distribute or post one of the attached updated flyers so that we can have a broad section of residents participating in the focus groups and in forwarding this invitation to any contacts you believe may be interested.

Please do not hesitate to contact Darcy Strand at Darcy.Strand@ct.gov with any questions.

Thank you so much for your continued support in helping the CHRO make this study a success.
 
Retirement Bade from Chief Brian Wright
Big thanks to Chief Brian Wright and the New London Police Union. We finally caught up to get the retirement badge. Still seems like a dream to retire......Thanks Chief... Appreciated & Grateful.
 
NL Eats Grand Opening
Last week I had the opportunity to celebrate with NL EATS at their grand opening on Bank St, City of New London, Connecticut. NL Eats is a small on-the-block food restaurant at the corner of Bank & State Street. Things to enjoy on the menu include mac & cheese, baked potatoes, nachos, hot dogs with numerous toppings, and dessert. Stop down and give NL Eats a try.
Big thanks to The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut for helping with the great event.
 
Dwight Baldwin Memorial Music Park Dedication
I had the great opportunity to say a few words at an unveiling and addition to the Black Heritage Trail NL - City of New London, Connecticut added the "Professor of Percussion 🏾 Dwight Baldwin Memorial Music Park Dedication. Baldwin Music Park is complete with permanent musical drums downtown New London in the area of the Parade Plaza. I was glad to meet and greet so many family members, friends and Neighbors that understand the importance to honor such a great man. Dwight Baldwin always made time for members of the New London Community. This was time for us to show back his goodness.
 
Hell's Kitchen Opening
I had the great opportunity to attend the celebration and Ribbon Cutting for Gordon Ramseys Restaurant Hells Kitchen at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino. Foxwoods added approximately 100 new jobs that will continue to enlarge them in being one of Southeastern Connecticut Largest Employers.
Big thanks to Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Chairman Rodney Butler along with Jason Guyot, the chief executive officer, staff and Tribal Council for having such an amazing event. Whenever possible stop by and check out the great menu, 20-foot ceiling, 300-bottle wine wall, portraits of “Hell’s Kitchen” winners and the enclosed 25- by 15-foot, natural gas-burning fire display.
 
7th Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps Friends and Family Show
City of New London, Connecticut This weekend Friends & Family Show with
7TH REGIMENT DRUM & BUGLE CORPS
Sunday July 16th 2023 @3PM
New London High School Multi-Magnet Campus
Come out and see the amazing youth of our community.
 
Correction Ombudsperson Position
Appreciate the good push legislators made to create a position in DOC that will promote and advocate for the health, safety, welfare, and legal rights of individuals incarcerated within DOC facilities and/or on parole.
The PROTECT Act, Public Act No. 22-18, established the new Office of the Correction Ombudsperson. The Office of the Correction Ombudsperson is an Independent Public Office within the Connecticut Office of Governmental Accountability, responsible for exercising independent oversight over the Connecticut Department of Correction.
This position is now posted to fill. Feel free to share.
 
Health Improvement Collaborative of Southeastern Connecticut Information
A few things from Health Improvement Collaborative of Southeastern Connecticut Thanks for sharing info, along with all you do in Southeastern, CT.
 
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at my Capitol office at 860-240-8512 or email me at Anthony.Nolan@cga.ct.gov. Don't forget to "Like" my official Facebook page and follow me on Twitter for news and legislative updates.
 
Sincerely,

Anthony Nolan
State Representative
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