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Dear Neighbor,
I hope this email finds you well. Below, you'll find updates on district resources and news. Please feel free to reach out to my office if you have any questions or concerns.
The topics covered in this e-newsletter are as follows:
- State Update
- Manchester Community Events and Information
- East Hartford Community Events and Information
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Happy St. Patrick's Day Weekend!
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Community Investment Fund
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This past week, I had the privilege of attending the Community Investment Fund Meeting, where we allocated $77 million in investments to community projects and organizations making a positive impact across every corner of the state. I was especially proud to support the projects directly impacting districts and towns represented by a few of the Deputy Majority Leaders, including Rep. Turco (D-Newington, New Britain), Rep. McGee (D-West Haven), Rep. D Johnson (D-Norwalk, Westport), Rep. Dillion (D-New Haven), Rep S. Johnson (D-Windham), as well as Rep. Santanella (D-Enfield) who provided the much needed push to provide his community with funding that will transform an underutilized and vacant mall into housing and other revenue opportunities.
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| Several organizations offer assistance with tax preparation. Please see the list below and visit their respective websites for more detailed information |
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PSA: SCAM ALERT!
The Central District Major Crime (CDMC) Headquarters has received multiple reports from Connecticut residents about phone calls from unknown male callers claiming 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, and it's believed to be a scam attempt.
While these scam attempts are being investigated, we want to inform the public that these calls are NOT from the Connecticut State Police. Please note that 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. |
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🚨 **ALERT: E-ZPass Scam Texts on the Rise!** 🚨 🚫 Don’t fall for fake E-ZPass messages claiming you've been charged or need to update your account! These are **scam texts** designed to steal your personal info.
💡 **What to do**:
1. **Don’t click any links** in the message.
2. **Don’t respond** to the text.
3. **Report it** to E-ZPass and your mobile carrier. Stay safe and protect your info! 🔒 #ScamAlert |
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Don’t forget - you only need to register if you wish to provide testimony. If you want to observe the hearings, you can tune in and watch them live on the committee’s YouTube channel.
Register to testify and learn more about this week’s schedule, including the bills that will be heard, in this week’s CGA Bulletin.
🌐 cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABulletin/Bulletin.asp |
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Town Meetings
Regular Board of Directors MeetingApril 1st, 2025, 7:00 PMLincoln Center Hearing Room (494 Main Street)Board of Directors
Board of Education Regular MeetingMarch 24th, 2025 7:00 PMLincoln Center Hearing Room (494 Main Street)Board of Education
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The Budget Adoption is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7pm in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room.
View the Full Schedule of FY26 Budget Workshops & Meetings by clicking here(PDF, 13KB).
Please note that workshops will be held in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room at 5:30 p.m.
The Public Hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room.
The meeting will be open to the public, and we encourage residents to attend in-person or remotely by means of video conferencing. Individuals who wish to speak remotely must complete a Request to Speak form by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. The meeting link will be sent to registered individuals prior to the meeting.
Request to Speak Form
Meetings will be conducted in person with remote access optional via Zoom.
Full Budget Schedule
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Manchester High School Boys Basketball
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| The Manchester boys (24-2) will play for their first title since 1938 in the Division II championship game against New London on Sunday at 8:15 p.m. |
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Veterans and Spouses/Significant Others are invited to the Veterans Coffee House!
Third Thursday each month!
Army & Navy Club
1090 Main St., Manchester, CT
SERVING:
Camaraderie, Networking, Coffee, and Refreshments
All Veterans Welcome!
For more info: Paul Scappaticci, pscappaticci7750@att.net, cell 860-490-8193 |
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Mayor Connor S. Martin, in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, and with the support of BETA Group, invites residents to a Town Hall information meeting to dispel some of the myths about roundabouts, provide modern safety data, and share examples of successful roundabouts across the state. The presentation will also include a review of design concepts and plans for roundabouts right here in East Hartford.
The panelists include Mayor Martin; Scott Bushee, Principal Engineer with the Division of Highway Design at the CT Department of Transportation, and Chairman of the CTDOT’s Roundabout Committee; East Hartford Chief of Police, Mack Hawkins; East Hartford Director of Public Works, Alex Trujillo; and East Hartford Town Engineer, Doug Wilson.
When: Wednesday, March 26th at 6:00PM
Where: East Hartford Town Hall, Town Council Chambers and virtually on Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 251 897 175 694; Passcode: rR2J7jT7)
Of this upcoming dialogue, Mayor Martin said, “This is an opportunity for residents, to learn more about these important traffic calming measures and how they contribute to a safer, more connected community. Roundabouts are proven to reduce severe crashes common at traditional signalized intersections. This initiative reflects East Hartford’s commitment to improving roadway safety, easing traffic flow, and enhancing the overall quality of life for everyone in our town, so it’s important to be a part of this important conversation early on and become an advocate within our community as we move East Hartford forward.” |
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East Hartford Parks and Recreation Egg Hunt
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Hop into spring with the Town of East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department!
Our annual Egg Hunt at McAuliffe Park (30 Remington Road) is BACK on Saturday, April 5, 2025. There will be thousands of pieces of candy, treats, and stuffed plastic eggs. While children are waiting, we’ll have free crafts for the kids, too! This event is for children ages 10 and younger (and their accompanying parent/guardian.) Participants will be grouped by age and there will be staggered start times:
- Ages 3 and under 1:00 – 1:20 PM (parent/guardian can accompany child on the field)
- Ages 4-5 1:30 – 1:50 PM
- Ages 6-10 2:00 – 2:20 PM
Each child should bring their own bag or basket to collect eggs and candy. Please note that the parents/guardians of children ages 4 - 10 are not allowed on the field during the egg hunt. Please dress appropriately for the weather. In case of inclement weather or poor field conditions, updates will be posted on our website and Facebook page www.facebook.com/ehparks.
The event is FREE for East Hartford Residents. For more information, please call East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department at 860-291-7160.
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The Town of East Hartford invites you to attend a flag-raising ceremony in honor of Donate Life, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Town Hall lawn (740 Main St). The event will start promptly at 12:00 PM and all are welcome to attend. Every year, the Town of East Hartford gathers to raise the flag in honor of all organ, tissue, and eye donors. This event in held in April which is National Donate Life Month.
Attending our event this year will be living donors, recipients, and Mayor Connor Martin, as well as special guests from the community and the medical community. With over 103,000 individuals currently on the transplant list in the United States, we see the great value in spreading awareness and knowledge regarding donations.
We hope that you can join us for this meaningful event!
For more information, please call East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department at 860-291-7160. |
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Spring Vacation Programs At
East Hartford Public Library
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The East Hartford Public Library has announced an exciting lineup of programs scheduled for spring vacation, with event descriptions as follows:
LEGO Play Day
Saturday, April 12, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Use your imagination to build and create with LEGOS! Pick a design challenge card out of the bowl or make a creation of your own choosing. Completed LEGO masterpieces will stay on display at the library for the rest of the month. Program is for children of all ages. Duplo blocks will be available for our youngest builders. Register for a reminder on our online calendar of events.
Pratt & Whitney Hangar Museum Tour
Tuesday, April 15, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us as our celebration of the Pratt & Whitney Engines’ 100th Anniversary continues with this special guided tour of the Pratt & Whitney Hangar Museum (423 Airport Avenue, East Hartford). We'll follow the course of P&W aviation achievements with retired engineers and NEAM volunteers Carl Cruff and Keith Lindstrom from Hartford's Capitol Avenue to the former East Hartford tobacco fields and beyond, examining P&W engines, aircraft and more. For all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult). Registration required. Directions to the P & W Hangar Museum campus will be e-mailed to registrants. Please note that the day and time of this program is contingent upon P&W business needs, and may be changed. Registered participants will receive updates.
Wickham Program: Family Cooking
Tuesday, April 15, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Join us for a family cooking program offered by Lindsey Kent, RD, retail dietician at the ShopRite of East Hartford & Manchester. She will teach us how to prepare a delicious and healthy snack. Recommended for children ages 5 and up, accompanied by caregivers. Registration required as space is limited.
Family Art Night
Wednesday, April 16, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Come visit the library to create your own art. We’ll try a different material or technique each month. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy, just in case. Best suited for pre-K though early elementary ages, siblings are welcome to join in! Families with young children will work together. Registration required.
Family Movie: Mufasa, the Lion King (PG, 1 hour 58 minutes)
Thursday, April 17, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny. Popcorn provided! For all ages, register for a reminder.
Makerspace Program: DIY Jibbitz in TinkerCAD (3D Printing)
Thursday, April 17, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Come to the Makerspace and learn how to design 3D prints. Make your own custom Jibbitz for your Crocs that we will print and have available for you to pick up. Ages 10 and up. Registration required.
Wickham Program: Pajama Storytime
Thursday, April 17, 6:00 – 6:45 PM
Join us at Wickham Library for a special evening storytime! You're invited to wear your pajamas and bring a cozy blanket and stuffed animal friend. We'll enjoy bedtime stories, songs and rhymes! Stay for a craft to take home before bedtime. This program is best suited for children ages 7 and under and their caregivers. Register for a reminder.
Job Prep for Teens
Monday – Thursday, April 14 – 17, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Town of East Hartford 740 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 291-7200
easthartfordct.gov
Are you between the ages of 14 – 19 and looking for help finding a job? Join us at Raymond Library for a series of in-person workshops. Participants must attend at least one session (Monday – Wednesday) to receive an invitation to Thursday’s job fair. Registration required for each day that you plan to attend.
Monday: Job Prep 101: resumes, interviews, applications, and more
Get ready for the working world with this introductory workshop presented by Sarah Eiseman, CCSP, CPRW, Head of Workforce Development & Digital Inclusion at East Hartford Public Library. Register here.
Tuesday: Credit for Life Fair with Liberty Bank
Role play as an adult trying to manage a household budget; learn about the financial challenges and choices you will face as an adult. Register here.
Wednesday: Communication and Teamwork
Join experienced facilitator Aujahdai Ambrose for a fun and interactive opportunity to practice the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to be successful in the workplace. Register here.
Thursday: Job Fair
Meet with area employers to learn about job opportunities for teens, including the Town of East Hartford Summer Youth Employment & Learning Program. Participation by invitation only. To receive an invitation, attend at least one other program in the series.
The Raymond Library is located at 840 Main St., East Hartford. The Wickham Memorial Library is located at 656 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. Information about library programs and services at both branches can be found on our website: https://www.easthartfordct.gov/library |
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!
East Hartford Public Schools is excited to welcome our new kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 school year. Parents and guardians can register their student now and learn more about kindergarten at EHPS by visiting https://www.easthartford.org/kindergarten.
Please note the new state law requires that children turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025 to start kindergarten next year. Children who turn 5 between September 2 and September 30, 2025 can apply for a waiver through the online registration process. The waiver deadline is March 30, 2025. |
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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 |
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