Christine Conley

November 2 is Election Day. Polling locations will be open from 6 am – 8 pm. Although local municipal elections do not receive as much attention as their national counterparts, they are still just as important. Elected officials at every level have an impact on your day to day life.

I would like to share some excellent fiscal news regarding Connecticut’s rainy-day fund. Our state currently has $3.1 billion saved in this fund, making Connecticut a national leader in budget reserves! The Pew Charitable Trusts found that, in 2020, Connecticut’s reserves grew the second-fastest nationally, even in the midst of a global pandemic.

Good news! If you are looking for good, quality, healthcare the annual Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period begins this Monday, November 1 and runs through January 15, 2022. Residents can shop, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage for the 2022 plan year.

It's seems that almost every day we see stories about the continued increase of mental health issues in our society, especially in children.

Early detection saves lives. Take a moment on this National Mammography Day to talk to your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer and to schedule your annual mammogram.  

Mohegan Sun is hosting two hiring events in October. They are looking to fill openings in their food and beverage department, as well as in event support, security, marketing, VIP, accounting, hotel, and retail.

Addressing climate change and protecting our environment are issues that affect everyone in our state, nation and world today. With violent storms, temperatures, and sea levels all increasing, we owe it to ourselves and to future generations to act urgently.

Great News! Ledyard, Montville, and New London are all receiving an increase in State Funding from the PILOT Program. New London will receive $7,378,674 for the construction of a city pier.