Lucy Dathan

The Office of State Broadband, within the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel announced it is working to help build consumer awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released details on the application and eligibility requirements for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The funding – included in the American Rescue Plan and run by the SBA – will assist the hardest-hit restaurants with the funds they need to meet payroll, purchase COVID-related supplies, and recover industry jobs lost during the pandemic.

The state announced that beginning May 1st, Connecticut will take its next step towards re-opening. 

This year’s extended tax deadline, May 17th, is just over a month away. Filing your taxes is more important than ever to ensure you receive critical federal stimulus money that may be available to you.

To honor Autism Awareness month, our Norwalk community celebrated Autism Awareness & Acceptance (Light It Up Blue on the Norwalk Green).

Connecticut residents ages 16 and older can now begin booking a vaccine appointment.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown - now more than ever, the importance of children’s mental health. I will be cohosting a virtual discussion along with my colleagues and experts in the field, including Community Mental Health Service Providers, Regional CONNECT Care Coordinators, and DCF Mental Health Administrators.

The Renters' Rebate program opens April 1st, and runs through October 1st. This program provides rental reimbursement to elderly and disabled residents in need. These rebates can be up to $900 for married couples and $700 for individuals. The amount is based on a graduated income scale and the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone) made in the prior calendar year.