Kerry Wood

We recognize January 19th as Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

I wanted to make you aware of an important discussion you may want to check out, involving the swelling of hate crimes in Connecticut and how the state and communities are responding.

I wanted to share a few events coming up that may interest you, including an opportunity for pet lovers to share their concerns, thoughts, and ideas at a public forum with the Animal Welfare Caucus later this month.

The Silas Deane Highway corridor study is underway. The first public meeting was held on December 1 in Rocky Hill, and the next meeting will take place tomorrow in Wethersfield.

I hope you can join me on Thursday for "Lunch With Seniors" in Activity Room 1 A & B at the Rocky Hill Community Center, 55 Church Street, on Thursday from noon to 1 p.m.

I am sharing two upcoming opportunities to sit down, have coffee, and talk about the November 12th special session.

I am sharing two upcoming opportunities to sit down, have coffee, and talk about the November 12th special session.

Sales Tax-Free Week begins Sunday. That's a big week around these parts, and this is the 26th edition! What a great time to save money as the start of school approaches, and you can even treat yourself to something nice.