Geraldo Reyes Jr

After weeks of holding public hearings, the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee and Appropriations Committee approved their respective budget proposals. The next step is negotiations and compromise.

The state’s first speed safety cameras went up last week. I fully support the pilot program, which is designed to reduce crashes in DOT work zones.

I’m proud to announce that Waterbury Public Schools will be receiving nearly $16 million for upgrades to its air filtration system.

I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming the president of Cape Verde to Waterbury and the State Capitol.

The Community Investment Fund 2030 Board approved $921,564 to renovate Grace Congregate Housing and to keep 40 units of low to moderate income elderly housing.

The Community Investment Fund 2030 Board approved $921,564 to renovate Grace Congregate Housing and to keep 40 units of low to moderate income elderly housing.

You are invited to attend an informational meeting about a project to remove the Exit 21 off-ramp on I-84 Eastbound in Waterbury. The Department of Transportation will be speaking to the community on Thursday, March 23.

The community is welcome to join me next week to learn more about the Inspector General’s job and how that office supports Waterbury. Inspector General Robert Devlin, Jr. will be speaking and taking questions at a community outreach event.