Mary Welander

Our district has plenty of July 4th events lined up. Woodbridge Animal Control rescued a hawk from the netting of a soccer goal. The state is warning those with EBT cards not to get scammed after a spike in thefts.

Cooling centers, pools, and splash parks are open during the brutal heat. The state is helping revitalize the former Country Club of Woodbridge.

Expect slowdowns on Route 63 in Woodbridge and Route 15 by the Heroes Tunnel for road work. $1 million in funding is coming to redevelop part of downtown Derby. A volunteer firefighter from Orange saved a boy's life.

Drivers should expect delays for night time road work on a nearly six mile stretch of Route 63 in Woodbridge and Bethany. Saturday is CT Open House Day where more than 200 attractions are offering free or discounted entry.

The Woodbridge Police Department carried the Special Olympics torch in town. Derby Neck Library wants everyone to be aware of a recent scam including a survey to rate your local library.

The state is introducing a new initiative to help healthcare workers pay off as much as $50,000 of their student loans. And, 90,000 more people in our state are considered food insecure since 2022.

The governor and top state housing officials visited Orange to see what new, affordable housing looks like in our community.

We passed a statewide spending plan that includes funding for firefighters in the 114th district. Stew Leonard's is eyeing a new location in Connecticut, and Orange is a potential landing spot.