Nick Gauthier

I am thrilled that I received an A+ from the Connecticut Education Association, and was named to its Honor Roll, for my legislative record this past session.

I've always believed that investing in our students, supporting our educators, and strengthening our public schools is one of the smartest investments we can make. I'm grateful to the CEA for this recognition, and I'll continue working to ensure every child in Connecticut has access to a high-quality public education and every educator has the support they deserve.

Perfect Voting Record

Serving as your State Representative has always come with a responsibility I take seriously: showing up and doing the job you elected me to do. That's why I'm proud that I have maintained a 100% voting record, never missing a recorded vote on the House Floor or in Committee throughout the 2026 Legislative Session.

I made a promise when I took office that I would never avoid a difficult decision by missing a vote or leaving the chamber. You elected me to represent you, and that means being there to cast a vote — especially when the decisions are challenging.

Thank you for the privilege of representing the 38th District.

Blood Shortage

The American Red Cross needs our help — there is an emergency blood shortage, which means the blood supply is critically low  and could cause hospitals to triage blood products, prioritizing the most critical cases, delaying non-emergency procedures, and causing risks for patients who require timely transfusions, including trauma patients, women giving birth, and patients with chronic blood disorders.

Blood donors, especially those with types O+ & B- blood (the biggest shortages right now), and platelet donors are urgently needed to help ensure lifesaving medical care isn't delayed for patients. 

Find a blood drive near you: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

Farmers Market Week

August 2 to 8 is Connecticut Farmers Market Week, in conjunction with National Farmers Market Week.

Farmers markets are more than places to shop — they strengthen our local economy, support family farms, improve access to fresh, healthy food, and create vibrant community gathering spaces. Every purchase made at a farmers market helps sustain Connecticut agriculture and keeps food dollars circulating in our local communities.

I encourage everyone to celebrate Connecticut Farmers Market Week by visiting a local farmers market, meeting the farmers who grow our food, and supporting the businesses that make our agricultural heritage so strong. Together, we can continue investing in local agriculture, healthy communities, and a resilient food system.

Waterford Day Parade

The Waterford Day Parade along Rope Ferry Road is on Aug. 8. The event is rain or shine. Pre-parade activities -- games, dunk tank, face painting, and more -- on the Jordan Park Green go from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Parade step off is at 11 a.m. More information here.

Waterford Summer Concert Series

The Waterford Summer Concert Series will take place Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Waterford Beach Park, with concerts each Wednesday through Aug. 12. Weather-related decisions will be made the day of performances around 1 p.m.

New London/Waterford Road Work

The state Department of Transportation will continue to perform  resurfacing on Route 1 through July 30, with nighttime lane closures. Work hours will be overnight on weeknights.

I-95 Exit 74 Continuous Closure

The Department of Transportation will continue to close the I-95 Southbound Exit 74 off-ramp through July 27 to build a new permanent off-ramp and remove the temporary one. Detour signs will be posted in the area.

Montville Traffic Work

The Department of Transportation is revising traffic control signals and improvements at crossings in our region this summer with a specific upcoming project at Montville’s Route 32 at Massapeag Road. There will be alternating one-way traffic patterns in the area to guide motorists through the work zones.