Henry Genga

The time has come today to "Invest In Our Planet." That is the theme of Earth Day 2022 because climate change is not only an environmental issue but an increasingly economic one as well.

Over the last year the East Hartford Police Department has realized a noticeable increase in serious and fatal motor vehicle accidents, and an increase in aggressive and reckless drivers on our roadways. These increases have also been realized by our citizens as we continue to field concerns about speeding, stop sign violations and reckless driving.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to focus attention on the prevalence of sexual assault in our communities, uplift the voices of survivors and commit ourselves to putting an end to sexual violence.

To put money back into Connecticut residents' pockets, we recently passed legislation to suspend our state's gas tax and offer free bus service through June 30. The bill also created an additional Sales Tax Free Week happening this Sunday, April 10 through Saturday, April 16. If your kids are home on spring vacation, this is a great opportunity to save on their spring and summer wardrobe.

If you or someone you know is elderly or disabled and currently renting housing, the Connecticut’s Renters’ Rebate Program is now open.

Over the last 15 years, every juvenile justice bill has gone to the Governor’s desk with strong support from member on both sides of the aisle. As we work to respond to the pandemic-driven uptick in car thefts and other criminal activity that all states have experienced, House Democrats have led bipartisan discussions since last summer to develop juvenile justice reforms without undoing our recent progress.

East Hartford Social Services, in partnership with the Assessor’s Office, administers several exemption programs that benefit the elderly, persons with disabilities, and veterans.  Applications are accepted from February 1 through May 15 at least every two years. Eligible individuals may receive a credit ranging from $100 to $700. For details regarding eligibility and documentation requirements, please visit the Assessor Exemption Programs website.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the I-84 Eastbound off-ramp to the HOV lane in East Hartford will be temporarily closed from Sunday, April 3rd to Friday, June 3rd, 2022.