2023 Newsletters

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December 29, 2023

  • New Laws on January 1
  • Income Tax Rates Go Down, EITC Goes Up, Pension Exemptions Expand
  • Happy New Year!

December 22, 2023

  • Connecticut Automatic Admission Program
  • Crossing Guards Sought in Newington
  • Happy Holidays!

December 15, 2023

  • Bond Funding Approved for Lucy Robbins Welles Library
  • Addressing Poverty Roundtable Discussion
  • Connecticut Cancer Partnership’s Annual Meeting
  • Root Center for Advanced Recovery Visit
  • Upcoming Events

December 7, 2023

  • ArrayRx Update with Comptroller Scanlon, Mayor Trister
  • Addressing Poverty Roundtable Discussion
  • Roadway Safety Study for Cedar Street
  • NCSL Conference in Austin
  • Final Weekend for 'Frozen Jr.'
  • Happy Hanukkah
  • Upcoming Events

November 30, 2023

  • ArrayRx Update with Comptroller Scanlon, Mayor Trister
  • Addressing Poverty Roundtable Discussion
  • Governor's Residence Holiday Open House
  • Upcoming Events

November 22, 2023

  • Happy Thanksgiving!
  • Small Business Saturday - Shop Local
  • Addressing Poverty Roundtable Discussion
  • Upcoming Events

November 17, 2023

  • Supporting a Strong Business Climate
  • In-District Recap
  • Addressing Homelessness
  • Affordable Housing in Newington
  • Upcoming Events

November 9, 2023

  • Coffee Hour on Friday
  • Veterans Day
  • Elizabeth Green Elementary School Visits Capitol
  • Programs to Manage, Reduce Electric Bills
  • Happy Diwali

November 3, 2023

  • Tuesday is Election Day
  • Coffee Hour Next Friday
  • Open Enrollment Period for Access Health CT
  • CHET Dream Big! Competition
  • Fall Back
  • Upcoming Events

October 25, 2023

  • IOREBTA Program Grants for Newington, New Britain
  • Newington Rotary's Thanksgiving Food Drive
  • CGA Spring 2024 Internship
  • Upcoming Events

October 18, 2023

  • Disconnected, At-Risk Youth & What We're Doing to Support Them
  • Crime is Down in Connecticut
  • Upcoming Events

October 12, 2023

  • Condemnation of Hamas' Attack on Israel
  • Hate Has No Home Here
  • Important Offshore Wind Updates
  • Upcoming Events

October 5, 2023

  • STEAP Grant for Newington
  • Welcome to the House
  • Promoting Student and Community Engagement
  • ArrayRx Officially Launches
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month
  • Free COVID-19 Tests
  • Upcoming Events

September 28, 2023

  • Visit from the Governor
  • Special Session Recap
  • New Laws on October 1
  • Education Funding for Newington
  • Best Part of the Job
  • Low-Income Discount Rate from Eversource

September 21, 2023

  • Welcoming Final Cut Barbershop to Newington
  • Newington Waterfall Festival
  • Minimum Wage Increase
  • Autumn Arrival
  • Yom Kippur
  • Special Session on Tuesday

September 15, 2023

  • District Events Recap
  • Lowering Your Prescription Drug Costs
  • HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grant Program
  • Applications Open for Nonprofit Grant Program
  • Newington Waterfall Festival
  • Happy Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Celebrating Rosh Hashanah 

September 8, 2023

  • Upcoming Events
  • Heartbreaking Loss
  • Health Care Assistance for Paraeducators
  • Additional SNAP Benefits Distributed to CT Schoolchildren

September 1, 2023

  • Monday is Labor Day
  • Application Period Open for CEAP
  • Building Our Skilled Workforce
  • New Law Supporting Our Firefighters
  • Access Health CT Offers Help to HUSKY Health Clients
  • Apply Today for the Nonprofit Grant Program
  • Addressing Climate Change Forum
  • Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce Roundtable Discussion

August 25, 2023

  • Addressing Climate Change Forum
  • Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce Roundtable Discussion
  • ARPA Funding for Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Newington
  • CCHD Opens New Clinical Health Services Location
  • Up-to-Date Immunizations
  • August is Black Business Month
  • Cease the Grease, Wipes Clog Pipes

August 4, 2023

  • School Mental Health Specialist Grant for Newington
  • Come Get the Legislative Scoop
  • Children's Urgent Crisis Centers
  • Connecticut Leads on Paid Family and Medical Leave
  • Protections for the Elderly
  • CTDOT Virtual Meeting on Route 72 Project
  • Teachers' Advisory Council
  • New Britain Fair Rent Commission

July 28, 2023

  • Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Activated
  • Forum on Connecticut State Police Traffic Stop Data Audit Report
  • Unemployment Benefits Fraud and Identity Theft
  • Teachers' Advisory Council
  • New Britain Fair Rent Commission

July 21, 2023

  • Bright Spot on Tax Relief
  • Leader in Reproductive Rights
  • New Britain Fair Rent Commission
  • Teachers' Advisory Council

July 14, 2023

  • Standing up for CT Consumers by Freezing the Diesel Tax
  • Life. Be in it. Extravaganza
  • New Britain Fair Rent Commission
  • Teachers' Advisory Council

July 7, 2023

  • Expanded Assistance for New Homeowners
  • Extreme Heat Tips
  • Blood Drive at State Capitol
  • Life. Be in it. Extravaganza
  • New Britain Fair Rent Commission
  • Teachers' Advisory Council

June 30, 2023

  • Newington Delegation Recaps 2023 Legislative Session
  • New Laws Effective July 1
  • EV Chargers for Newington, New Britain
  • CT Summer at the Museum Program Returns
  • Stay Cool in Newington Town Pools
  • Fourth of July
  • Life. Be in it. Extravaganza
  • New Britain Fair Rent Commission
  • Teachers' Advisory Council

June 23, 2023

  • Newington Delegation Event on Monday
  • New Britain Wrap-Up
  • Happy Birthday, Mr. Ward
  • Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Caucus
  • Concert Series in Newington
  • New Britain Fair Rent Commission
  • Teachers' Advisory Council

June 16, 2023

  • End of Session Events
  • Celebrating Juneteenth
  • New Britain Fair Rent Commission
  • Teachers' Advisory Council

June 9, 2023

  • 2023 Legislative Session is Complete
  • End of Session Events
  • New Britain Fair Rent Commission
  • Teachers' Advisory Council

June 2, 2023

  • Session Days Recap
  • Capitol Pride
  • Friday is Gun Violence Awareness Day
  • End of Session Office Hours
  • Newington Memorial Day Parade
  • VFP Golden Rule Project
  • Fair Rent Commission
  • Teachers' Advisory Council

May 26, 2023

  • House Passes Comprehensive Update to Gun Violence Statutes
  • Session Days Recap
  • Minimum Wage Increases on June 1
  • Credit Rating Upgrade from Kroll
  • Newington Library 5K Challenge
  • Happy Birthday!
  • Newington Memorial Day Parade
  • Teachers' Advisory Council

May 19, 2023

  • Session Days Recap
  • Newington Advocacy Day
  • Eversource, UI File Reduced Rates for Electricity with PURA
  • Feasibility Study and Plan for Newington Greenway Expansion
  • Newington Library 5K Challenge
  • Teachers' Advisory Council

May 12, 2023

  • Session Days Recap
  • Student-Manufacturer Connection Fair
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
  • Milling/Resurfacing in Newington, New Britain
  • Newington Advocacy Day at the State Capitol
  • Newington Library 5K Challenge
  • Teachers' Advisory Council

May 5, 2023

  • Session Days Recap
  • Polish Day at the Capitol
  • CGA Kickball Classic
  • Emmanuel Christian Academy Visit
  • Increasing Accountability Among Utility Companies
  • Newington Advocacy Day at the State Capitol
  • Newington Library 5K Challenge
  • Teachers' Advisory Council

April 28, 2023

  • 27th District Community Office Hours
  • CTDCF And CTDOAG Partnership to Prevent Child Abuse and Animal Cruelty
  • UConn Men's Basketball Visit, Session Recap
  • Intern Recognition
  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society State Action Day
  • Open for Business
  • CGA Kickball Classic
  • Newington Advocacy Day at the State Capitol
  • Newington Library 5K Challenge 

April 21, 2023

  • 27th District Community Office Hours
  • State Budget Process
  • School Meals
  • Passing of Mayor Zartarian
  • Ribbon-Cutting Event for Beloved Companions
  • Beechwood Park Renovation
  • Good Work at the Friendship Service Center
  • Earth Day
  • NCTC Diamond Jubilee
  • CGA Kickball Classic
  • Newington Library 5K Challenge 

April 14, 2023

  • Senior Issues Forum Recap
  • Autism Acceptance Month
  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month
  • Spring Book Sale
  • Playground Grand Opening
  • NCTC Diamond Jubilee
  • Newington Library 5K Challenge 

April 6, 2023

  • Senior Issues Forum
  • Resources Available for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
  • Additional Resources for Expiring Services
  • DEEP Reminds Residents to be Bear Aware
  • Spring Book Sale
  • Playground Grand Opening
  • Happy Passover and Happy Easter

March 31, 2023

  • Taking Action on Gun Violence
  • Testifying Before the Appropriations Committee
  • Education Committee Co-Chair Visits Newington
  • Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Pilot Program  
  • Bus Fares Return Saturday
  • Newington Library 5K Challenge

March 24, 2023

  • Roadway Safety Forum
  • Bus Fares Return April 1
  • Initiative to Strengthen Teacher Recruitment and Retention Efforts
  • Statewide Math Tutoring Program
  • Christopher "Topher" Page Earns Rank of Eagle Scout
  • Newington Library 5K Challenge

March 17, 2023

  • Roadway Safety Forum
  • Equal Pay Press Conference
  • Coverage Period Extended for Deliverable Fuel Assistance
  • Summer Enrichment Grant Program
  • Expanded Access to Health Coverage for PCAs
  • How to Avoid Tax Scams
  • Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade
  • Newington Library 5K Challenge

March 10, 2023

  • Roadway Safety Forum
  • Wrong-Way Driving Public Awareness Campaign Launches
  • Women's History Month
  • Opposing Expanded Hunting
  • Marching on Saturday
  • Talking at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center
  • Newington Library 5K Challenge

March 3, 2023

  • Read Across America
  • Legislative Breakfast at CCSU
  • Free School Lunches
  • Constituent Testimony
  • Vision Zero Council Meeting
  • Train Schedule Updates
  • Newington Library 5K Challenge

February 24, 2023

  • Critical Benefits Ending Soon
  • AG Announces Stone Academy Investigation
  • Proposed Legislation to Reduce Health Care Costs
  • Public Meeting for John Downey Drive Corridor Improvement Project
  • Manufacturing Grants Available
  • Schedule of Public Hearings

February 17, 2023

  • Recognizing a New Business in Newington
  • Random Acts of Kindness Day
  • Black History Month: Highlighting Q and Juneteenth
  • Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
  • Mental Health Tips for Kids
  • Schedule of Public Hearings

February 10, 2023

  • Keeping CT Moving Forward and Securing Funding for Our Students
  • Energy Assistance and Policy Forum Recap
  • Legislative Testimony
  • Next Week's Public Hearings
  • February is American Heart Month

February 2, 2023

  • Join Me Saturday for Coffee and Conversation
  • Energy Assistance and Policy Forum
  • Transportation Committee Public Hearing Recap
  • Extreme Cold Forecasted for CT
  • Celebrating Black History Month

January 27, 2023

  • Energy Assistance and Policy Forum
  • Session Day Recap
  • Legislative Priorities for 2023
  • Anna Reynolds in Newington Named School of Distinction
  • Newington Receives CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants
  • Standing Up for Nurses
  • Assistance for Renters
  • Access Health CT Broker Academy Program

January 20, 2023

  • Newington Town Hall Event Recap
  • Energy Assistance and Policy Forum
  • Family Enrichment Center Legislative Breakfast
  • Seeking Tax Reform
  • WBDC Equity Match Grant Program Application Open

January 13, 2023

  • Remembering State Rep. Quentin "Q" Williams
  • Town Hall Event
  • Advocating for Free Lunches, Fighting Tuition Hikes
  • Combatting Rising Heating Costs
  • Retail Cannabis Sales Begin in CT

January 6, 2023

  • Remembering State Representative Quentin "Q" Williams
  • Newington Community Champion