The state of CT has approved a grant of $300,000 that is intended for various repairs and updates around the Tankerhoosen lake area.
The Tankerhoosen is a valuable gem in the town of Vernon.  It has a proud history as a source of natural beauty and recreation dating back generations. DEEP has deemed the dam as a hazard, and it is important that we take measures to remediate this problem.  Many residents around the lake have expressed frustration that it has been neglected and this could be the start of improving it for the generations to come.

 Access Health CT (AHCT) announced recently that it will host seven enrollment fairs in January to help Connecticut residents shop, compare, and enroll or renew their health coverage during the current Open Enrollment period. Enrollment fairs are one-day events offering customers free, in-person help from enrollment specialists. The events will take place in Bloomfield, Groton, Hamden, Hartford, Manchester, Milford and Stratford.

Open Enrollment began Nov. 1, 2023 and runs through Jan. 15, 2024. Customers who enroll between Dec. 16, 2023 and Jan. 15, 2024 will have coverage starting Feb. 1, 2024.

Connecticut residents who are interested in attending the events can book an appointment online at AccessHealthCT.com/enrollment-events. Walk-in appointments are welcome.

The enrollment fairs will take place at the following locations and times:

• Hamden: Thursday, Jan. 4 at ML Keefe Community Center, located at 11 Pine Street from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register here.
• Manchester: Saturday, Jan. 6 at Whiton Bridge Public Library, located at 100 North Main Street from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register here.
• Stratford: Sunday, Jan. 7 at Birdseye Municipal Complex, located at 468 Birdseye Street from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register here.
• Groton: Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Groton Public Library, located at 52 Newtown Road from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Register here.
• Bloomfield: Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Rehoboth Church of God, located at 1170 Blue Hills Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register here.
• Milford: Saturday, Jan. 13 at Jonathan Law High School, located at 20 Lansdale Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register here.
• Hartford: Sunday, Jan. 14 at The Hector J. Figueroa 32BJ Labor Center, located at 885 Wethersfield Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register here.

In addition to enrollment fairs, AHCT offers in-person help at enrollment locations and Navigators that host sessions during regular business hours throughout the week. A list of these locations is available at AccessHealthCT.com/Enrollment-Events.

Residents may also work with a certified broker or enrollment specialist in their community. To find an expert, visit AccessHealthCT.com/Get-Help.

For online help, residents may visit AccessHealthCT.com. Live chat is available by clicking the “Live Chat” icon to connect with a customer service representative. Live chat is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Residents may also contact the call center at 1-855-805-4325, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The call center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to midnight on Jan. 15, 2024. The call center will be closed on Dec. 25, 2023 and Jan. 1, 2024.  

Customers who are deaf or hearing impaired may use TTY at 1-855-789-2428 or call with a relay operator.