DOT Updates for Norwalk, Childhood Nutrition Programs and More!

March 1, 2024


 
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Dear Neighbor,

I am thrilled to share exciting news about my commitment to promoting the health and well-being of our community’s families and children. In response to the vital need for improved childhood nutrition, we are working on crafting comprehensive legislation that ensures mothers and children who are eligible for federal benefits are enrolled in these programs with ease and confidence.
 
WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, Children) enrollment in Connecticut is among the lowest in the country at 46%. Not maximizing participation in this program is resulting in worse outcomes for the health and nutrition of young children. 
 
Child nutrition is important for many reasons including:

  • Strengthening the child's immune system
  • Providing essential vitamins and minerals
  • Enhancing brain development
  • Encouraging physical growth
  • Setting the stage for healthy eating habits for a lifetime

Healthy nutrition is also tied to preventing chronic disease, improving mental health, and helping build strong bones and teeth.

As this priority bill moves through the legislative process, I urge you to show your support as we move forward. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our youngest community members.
Honoring Bill Vornkahl 

Tomorrow, we will honor the life and dedication of a great Westport resident.

Bill Vornkahl — the Korean War veteran and for over 50 years the organizer and heart of Westport’s Memorial Day parade, who died last month — will be honored VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399 starting at 1:30 pm. 

The Bill Vornkahl Citation of Service will be presented to his family. The public is invited.
Mozaic Senior Life to Host Community Wide Event

Mozaic Senior Life -- formerly Jewish Senior Services which serves many local residents -- is hosting a free community-wide "SHARE" event.

The acronym stands for Senior Health And Resource Expo. A variety of senior care organizations will gather April 7 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4200 Park Avenue, Bridgeport).

They will be available to provide information, resources and insights into care available for elders throughout lower Fairfield County.

Click here for more information. Questions? Call 203-365-6474, or email mpruzinsky@mozaicsl.org.
 DOT Update for Norwalk 
East Norwalk Train Closure- Free Shuttle Service

For any Norwalk constituents reaching out regarding the East Norwalk train station closure and free shuttle service.
 
The East Norwalk train station will be temporarily closed Beginning March 11 and run through March 31. The Norwalk Transit District will provide a free shuttle service that will operate Monday through Friday during the three-week closure. The shuttle departures and arrivals will be timed with the Metro-North railroad schedule. The full schedule can be found here.

East Avenue Closed under the Metro-North Railroad Bridge in Norwalk

East Avenue will be closed, under the railroad bridge between Fort Point Street and Winfield Street from Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 31, 2024, for Frontier to install new utility conduits.
 
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing East Avenue will be closed, under the railroad bridge between Fort Point Street and Winfield Street from Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 31, 2024, for Frontier to install new utility conduits. The Frontier utility installation is part of the advance utility work to underground utilities in the area in preparation for the new East Avenue Railroad bridge replacement and roadway improvements.
 
This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 5 in New Haven.
 
DETOUR INFO
East Avenue will be closed between Winfield Street and Fort Point Street from March 11, 2024 to March 31, 2024. Motorists will be detoured to Van Zant Street and Fort Point Street.
Public Hearing Schedule 
📅 A look at the schedule of public hearings. Please remember that you only need to register if you wish to provide testimony. If you want to observe the hearings, you can tune in to watch the proceedings live on the committee’s YouTube channel.
 
🌐 You can register to testify and find more detail on this week’s public hearings, including the bills that will be heard, in this week’s CGA Bulletin. Access the Bulletin here: cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABulletin/Bulletin.asp
My Legislative Survey
It is impossible to do my job as your state legislator without your input. That is why I am encouraging you to fill out my legislative survey. It is a quick and easy way to share your beliefs and priorities on bills and other policy initiatives. 

Click here to take this year's survey. 
Chinese New Year Celebration at Norwalk Public Library
The Norwalk Public Library will hold a Chinese New Year celebration this Sunday, March 3. The celebration will feature  dance performances by Li Garden Dance Company and the Chinese Education Association (CCEA) Dance Group, as well as stations with Chinese calligraphy, ancient toys and traditional costumes. Lunch will be provided. Click here or the image below to register. 
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions and concerns you may have - I can be reached at Dominique.Johnson@cga.ct.gov, or through my office phone - 860-240-8585.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Dominique Johnson
State Representative
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