Henry Genga

The following are two updates from the Town of East Hartford. If you have any additional questions, please visit the town's website.

Did you know October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? National Disability Employment Awareness Month began in 1945 to highlight the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce and to raise awareness of the inequities they face.

The Town of East Hartford will host its annual 'Trunk or Treat' event on Sunday, October 31 from 12 - 3 p.m. on the Pratt and Whitney runway.

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.

The State of Connecticut has created a resource to help older residents navigate state services. Operators will be able to provide assistance for various Elder Justice issues, such as aged based discrimination in the workplace to abuse and neglect.

Good news! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended booster shots for certain individuals who received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine which includes:

Did you know that more than 10,600 Cuban-Americans call Connecticut home? The Cuban flag is a symbol of pride for Cuban immigrants, but there is more meaning behind the flag than you might think!

Next week, several new laws in Connecticut will go into effect on October 1. These laws are a result of the hard work of my colleagues and I during the 2021 session. We worked tirelessly to push for change that would benefit all Connecticut residents.