Chris Poulos

I had the opportunity on Friday to attend the annual STAND DOWN event hosted by Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) at the Danbury War Memorial, which was one of five regional locations.

It was great to attend the grand re-opening of Friends Cafe on Liberty Street and personally congratulate the new owner, Robin Cimino, on her endeavor!

Paraeducators provide critical and direct support to teachers like me and students, which makes them an integral part of the school ecosystem. That is why I am happy to share that the Paraeducator Healthcare Subsidy Program will provide $5 million in financial assistance and increase access to quality health care.

The application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is open. CEAP provides vulnerable state homeowners and renters with crucial support for the associated costs with heating their homes.

I had a great visit this week to Craft Kitchen. Just before Memorial Day weekend, local business owner and Southington Town Councilor Jack Perry contacted me to see if I could help Craft Kitchen owner Mike Truss facilitate his liquor license for the restaurant’s new location in downtown Plantsville.

I was amazed by the operation that YMCA Camp Sloper has in place after touring the facility and observing its programming on one of the busiest days of the summer. The highlight of the visit was presenting the grant check to campers.

Support for local business came full circle with my visit to Wax Therapy Beauty Studio in Plantsville this week.

Awesome evening on Wednesday for the 20th annual Taste of Southington at The Barnes Museum. Great food from local restaurants and food trucks, great music from the Stanley Big Street Band, and great people