Rebecca Martinez

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a time to celebrate a life dedicated to service, courage, and hope. As we remember Dr. King’s powerful vision of equality and peace, we are called to carry his legacy forward through acts of kindness, justice, and community engagement.

It was an honor to be joined by Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, other elected officials, and members of our community this week to honor Roger Bernier, who bravely served our country in the Korean War. Roger put his life on the line for the freedoms that we enjoy today, and it is our duty to continue putting a spotlight on heroic members of our community like him.

You’re invited to help shape Connecticut’s animal welfare priorities!

As a proud member of the Animal Welfare Caucus, I’m excited to invite you to our Public Forum on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 at 10am.

Whether you join us in person at the Legislative Office Building (300 Capitol Ave, Hartford) or virtually from home, this is your chance to share your ideas, concerns, and vision for animal‑related legislation in the 2026 session. Your voice truly helps shape the policies that protect animals across our state.

Access Health CT (AHCT), Connecticut’s official health insurance marketplace, today announced the final deadline to enroll in a health or dental plan for 2026 has been extended to Saturday, January 31. The original deadline was Jan. 15. Customers who enroll now will have coverage starting Feb. 1. Customers can also renew their coverage.

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season filled with warmth, rest, and celebration. As your legislator, it is an honor to represent you, and I am thankful every day for the opportunity to serve our community. May the New Year bring you happiness, stability, and success in all your endeavors. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

The deadline to sign up for Access Health CT coverage beginning January 1, 2026 is fast approaching. If you or someone you know needs health insurance for the upcoming year, now is the time to review your options and complete the enrollment process. Making sure you’re covered is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health and financial well-being in the year ahead. To learn more about the enrollment process and to find the plan that is right for you, visit Access Health CT's website.

If residents enroll in a plan on or before December 15, their coverage will begin January 1, 2026.

If they enroll between December 16 and January 15, 2026, their coverage will begin February 1, 2026.

Below is a critical message from Access Health CT regarding their registration deadline tonight. PLEASE READ if you are having issues creating an account on their website:

We are receiving a high volume of phone calls and website visits today, which is causing some intermittent issues. If you are having difficulty using our website or reaching our call center, please wait and try again later.

Today is the deadline to enroll in coverage that starts January 1. You have until midnight tonight to complete your application. If you are still having trouble completing your application, call us at 1-855-805-4325 and if you cannot complete your application, we will contact you. If you call the call center, we will record that a call was made from your number and you will be able to enroll in coverage with a January 1 effective date.

You can log in or create an account to shop for health and dental coverage. Thank you for your patience.

I hope to see you tonight at Plainville’s annual Tree Lighting Celebration at 6pm at the Plainville Fire Department (77 West Main St.)! ✨

Santa will arrive on a fire truck to help kick off the festivities. Once the tree is lit, we’ll gather inside the firehouse for:

- Live music by some of our talented PHS students
- Carols with Mr. Wilfred
- Warm cider and cookies provided by the Plainville Fire Company
- A story for all ages

And don’t forget—we’ll be collecting non‑perishable, kid‑friendly food items. If you’re able to bring something along, it will go a long way in helping families in our community.

Let’s celebrate the season with music, laughter, and neighbors coming together.