CURRENT NEWS

Safety Improvement Project On Exit 3A Northbound

September 27, 2023

The Connecticut Department of Transportation will be installing a wrong-way detection system at the Exit 3A northbound off ramp from Route 349 (Clarence B. Sharp Hwy.) in Groton from Monday, October 2 at 7pm through Tuesday, October 3 at 5am.

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Funding For The Lyman Allyn Park Project

September 27, 2023

Great news for the New London community: At yesterday's Community Investment Fund 2030 board meeting, the board approved a grant of over $1.1 million for the Lyman Allyn Park Project at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum!

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National Blue Ribbon School in Groton!

September 20, 2023

I was delighted to see that Groton's own Marine Science Magnet High School was recently named by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools. This award is given to schools across the country for demonstrating overall high achievement or success in closing achievement gaps.

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Right to Counsel Groton Expansion

September 18, 2023

I'm thrilled to share that the Right to Counsel Program - which provides income-eligible tenants with a free lawyer to represent them if they are facing eviction or loss of their housing subsidy - has expanded to the residents of Groton!

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Lowering Your Prescription Drug Costs

September 18, 2023

Connecticut is about to take a transformative step toward making prescription drugs more affordable for all.

On Oct. 2, all Connecticut residents will be eligible to sign up for ArrayRx, a prescription drug discount card program that provides up to 80% off certain prescriptions at nearly all pharmacies in the state.

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Health Care Assistance for Paraeducators

September 7, 2023

Paraeducators provide critical and direct support to teachers 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.

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Small Business Grant Opportunity

September 5, 2023

SeCTerRise is a highly competitive grant program, funded through the Department of Economic and Community Development, designed to help small businesses grow in southeastern Connecticut. Grants will be awarded to businesses for projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability. Businesses may apply for a grant of up to $20,000.

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