Healthcare Workers Rally and a Scam Alert from CT State Police

March 17, 2025


 



On Tuesday, healthcare workers rallied outside the Legislative Office Building to mark five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

 
The gathering was not only to honor the caregivers we lost during the pandemic but also to raise awareness to the ongoing fight for fair wages, safe staffing levels, and the respect that frontline workers and their patients deserve. 
 
 

Public Hearing on Eversource
Gas Rate Increase


On Monday, March 17 at 5:30 P.M. in the council chambers at Vernon Town Hall all are welcome as PURA is conducting a public hearing on gas rate increases.

Eversource is seeking a significant increase in its natural gas rates and you are welcome to share your opinion by visiting www.vernon-ct.gov/comment.

Your opinion will be shared with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.
 
 

Scam Alert

The Central District Major Crime (CDMC) Headquarters is warning the public of a scam where male callers claim to be members of the Connecticut State Police (CSP) or the U.S. Marshal Services.
 
The scammers, who speak with a thick accent, tell the victims they are under investigation for “money laundering” and request personal information over the phone. The calls appear to be coming from 860-706-5652, which is the CDMC main landline. However, these calls are NOT made by CDMC.
 
Troopers and Law Enforcement Agencies will never ask for money or personal information over the phone.  If you receive a call that claims to be from the police or any other government agency, DO NOT provide any personal information. Hang up immediately and verify the call by contacting the organization directly using an official phone number. If the call seems suspicious, report it immediately by calling 911.

 
 

National K-9 Veterans Day

March 13, 1942 marks the official birthday of the U.S Army K-9 Corps! To honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. Military Working Dogs, March 13th is now recognized as National K-9 Veterans Day.  

Special shout-out to K-9 Bocci of the Connecticut State Capitol Police Department K-9 Unit, who keeps us safe in the State Capitol and Legislative Office Building.  K-9 Bocci entered the Connecticut State Capitol Police K-9 Unit in 2022. 

You can follow Bocci on Instagram @k9_bocci_ctcapitolpolice. 

Click here to read more about the CT State Capitol Police K-9 unit. 
 
 
 

Happy St. Patrick's Day
 
 

Community Events

Come join Ms. Krissy for SNAP-ED Cooking Classes coming up on Thursdays in April on the: 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th.  Classes will be at the Rockville Public Library,52 Union Street, Rockville.

Registration is by phone, (860) 875-5892, Ext 2 and starts Thursday, March 13!
 
For children in Grades 3-5!
 
 


Share and spread the word. The 10th Annual Prom Boutique at The Cornerstone Foundation is open to all!