State Senator Mae Flexer and State Representatives Raghib Allie-Brennan and Pat Boyd are leading a group of over two dozen legislators in calling on Governor Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) to oppose the construction of a gas-fired power plant in the town of Killingly.

Rep. Kara Rochelle applauded the announcement of $1 million in state aid awarded to Derby’s Housing Authority for improvements to Cicia Manor, which provides housing to elderly and disabled residents.

A bill that would increase citizen participation in Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) committees passed out of the House of Representatives May 3 with a 147-2 vote. The bill now heads to the Senate for approval.

I recently attended the topping off ceremony for the Regional Fire Training School. The man of the hour at the ceremony was Assistant Fire Chief Chris Tracy, who has been an amazing advocate for the construction of this state of the art facility.

The Bond Commission approved funding to upgrade sewer lines in Fairfield near the Metro Center and finance equipment for the renovation and improvement project at the Fairfield Regional Fire School.