Maria Horn

This is my State Capitol update for the week of March 28.

• DOT Construction Advisory. Click here. 
• Early Voting. Click here. 
• Food Waste Prevention Week. Click here.
• Public Hearing Schedule. Click here. 
• Upcoming Events. Click here.  

LANE CLOSURE INFO Rumble Strip Project
Motorists can expect lane closures. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. The night work schedule for this project is 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Sunday – Thursday with rain dates set as Friday.

Visit the CTDOT website for more information. 

In recognition of the need to end food loss and waste at home, at work, and in the community, the Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station and the Transfer Station Recycling Advisory Committee (TRAC) support Food Waste Prevention Week 2024, joining more than 600 partners across the country. Food Waste Prevention Week, April 1-7, 2024, is a week-long awareness campaign to inform and inspire everyone to reduce food waste through smart buying, storing, and planning, and by getting food waste out of the garbage. Click here to learn more: https://www.foodwastepreventionweek.com/

Transfer Station Drop-Off Site Reminders

• Use only BPI certified biodegradable bags for your food waste. NO PLASTIC BAGS.
• Fill toters to the top with your food waste bags before starting a new one.
• Notify staff if there is no room in the toters. Empty toters are stored nearby, but in an area restricted to residents.

Cornwall Child Center's Flannel Fling

The Child Center's Flannel Fling is coming up Saturday, April 6 at Torrington Country Club, 6:00pm. Join for an evening of dinner, drinks, and dancing. Dress in your finest flannel. All proceeds benefit the Cornwall Child Center. To purchase tickets visit: https://cornwallchildcenter.org/

Regional School District 6(20) – Fundraiser for St. Baldrick's Foundation
St. Baldrick's Foundation is a non-profit organization that funds research to find cures for childhood cancers. Each year, they organize events where individuals volunteer to shave their heads in solidarity with children who lose their hair during cancer treatment and, at the same time, raise funds for critical research.
 
Three years ago several RSD6 employees shaved their heads and raised over $17,000. This year they've set their goal to $20,000! Several years ago, Goshen Center School lost an amazing young man to cancer, and would like once again to raise funds. There have been other students, across four towns, over the past 5-7 years that have been diagnosed - the fight continues. The fundraiser will be held Monday, March 18th at Goshen Center School.

Involving the school community in this initiative can make a meaningful impact in fundraising and spreading awareness about childhood cancer.The funds raised will be donated to St. Baldrick's Foundation to support their ongoing research efforts. Donations can be made here: https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/Region20

Mark your calendars! As the NCAA Basketball Tournament, better known as “March Madness”, whittles from a field of 64 hopefuls to The Final Four teams, The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens invites the community to join the fun and festivities at a free, family-friendly watch party on Saturday, April 6. Back by popular demand after their recent appearance at the Football Watch Party is the Meraki Food Truck, which will be on site to satisfy game day cravings with a special menu available for purchase. Join your family, friends and neighbors for an afternoon of fun as you cheer on your favorite team to victory! Stay tuned for more details to come soon...

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Maria Horn
State Representative