Rebecca Martinez

You will soon be able to shop, compare plans, and enroll in health and dental coverage through the state’s official health insurance marketplace. Access Health CT’s open enrollment period runs from October 23 through December 23, giving residents an early start this year to explore their options and choose the coverage that best fits their needs.

In Plainville, we had two aging fire trucks that both needed to be replaced.

The Town of Plainville and our residents committed to replacing one truck through the local budget. I was proud to help secure an $800,000 state grant for a second truck, so its cost will not fall on our local property taxpayers.

By replacing both trucks at the same time, the town was able to negotiate a better price, saving even more taxpayer dollars.

Even better, instead of waiting years for a new truck to be built, Plainville secured two showroom trucks that are ready to go. The first is expected to arrive this fall.

This is what good government looks like. When the town and the state work together with one goal, to make sure the Plainville Fire Department has exactly what it needs, our firefighters, our residents, and our taxpayers all benefit.

I know many of you are still dealing with the effects of the storm last weekend, and I want to let you know that the state is here to help.

Below, you can find a list of resources, including mobile food pantries and SNAP benefits, that are available to you in this time of need. Please note that the deadline for SNAP recipients who experienced food loss due to the storm is TOMORROW, JULY 14. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

If you need a place to cool off, Plainville High School will be open from 1-8pm. The building will be air conditioned and available to residents who need relief from the heat. Please enter in the back of the building the Wood Gym Entrance.

As we celebrate the Fourth of July and commemorate America's 250th Anniversary, we honor the courage, vision, and sacrifices of those who established our nation.

This historic milestone invites us to reflect on our shared heritage, celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, and reaffirm our commitment to the ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity that continue to guide our country. On this Independence Day, let us come together in gratitude, patriotism, and a renewed commitment to the ideals that define our nation.

I hope you'll join me and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes for a Plainville Town Hall on Thursday, July 9 at 6pm at the Plainville High School Auditorium (47 Robert Holcomb Way, Plainville).

We will provide important state and federal updates and discuss the issues that matter most to you. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you to everyone who attended our information session on Aquarion’s proposed water rate increase. We had a great turnout and an important discussion about the proposed increase, the rate review process, and how residents can make their voices heard.