Gary Turco

Connecticut families raising children are under real financial pressure. Costs keep rising, there is no wiggle room in their budgets. The CT Child Tax Credit would help change that. At $600 per child, it's a direct, efficient investment in working families across our state.

When families have more financial footing, they spend locally, reduce reliance on emergency services, and build the kind of stability their children need to thrive — and that strengthens our whole community. The numbers in this graphic show what that means right here in our district.

As many Connecticut families begin their spring cleaning, it’s also a great time to safely clear out unused or expired medications from your home. Proper disposal helps prevent misuse and protects our communities and environment.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up on Saturday, April 25, offering a convenient way to drop off old medications at local collection sites across the state.

The following sites are participating in Newington and New Britain:

• Newington Police Department, 300 Garfield St., Newington
• New Britain Police Department, 10 Chestnut St.,
  New Britain
• Walgreens, 40 Cedar St., Newington.
• Walgreens, 2920 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
• Walgreens, 1350 Stanley St., New Britain
• Walgreens, 102 Washington St., New Britain

If you’re unable to participate that day, there are safe, year-round options available.

The MyOldMeds locator tool connects residents to more than 200 secure medication disposal sites throughout Connecticut. By simply entering your ZIP code, you can quickly find a nearby drop-off location, along with helpful guidance on safe medication storage and disposal practices.

I encourage you to take advantage of these free resources and help spread the word to friends and neighbors. Together, we can keep our homes safe and our communities healthy.

If you have any questions or need assistance finding a location, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Visit the New Britain Library for a food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc. tomorrow, April 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Food, clothes, and furniture will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last.