Fairfield Avenue Bridge Reopens, "Moving Beyond Implications” Conference , and More!

December 6, 2024


 
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Dear Neighbor,
 
Happy Friday and Happy December!

Please see below for more information on the new Fairfield Avenue Bridge, a conference on research-based and data-driven policy, and more!
We Care Westport
We Care Westport CT is a locally based nonprofit that provides access to programs and services to those in our community who need assistance. The organization is looking for donations to help individuals of all ages. If you are interested, click here or the graphic below. 
"Moving Beyond Implications” Conference
On Thursday, December 12, State Representative Jaime Foster and I will cohost the second annual “Moving Beyond Implications” conference with CT Scholar Strategy Network (CT-SSN) and UConn’s Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP).

The purpose of this event is to bring academics and legislators together - researchers will present their relevant scholarship to policymakers and the policymakers will have an opportunity to respond with their research needs and questions, and generate connections to inform evidence-based policymaking in Connecticut.

Please see the flyer below for more information. 
Fairfield Avenue Bridge Reopens
Great news! The Fairfield Avenue Bridge, which was damaged because of a fiery motor vehicle collision earlier this year, is open once again.

The new bridge was rebuilt within seven months thanks to the quick and effective efforts of several Connecticut state agencies, and a team of dedicated subcontractors from across Connecticut. Not only was the bridge completed ahead of schedule, the cost of the project was also lower than expected. I am grateful that the CT Department of Transportation and other state officials were able to collaborate to rebuild this bridge safely and efficiently.  
East Avenue Closed under the Metro-North Railroad Bridge in Norwalk

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that utility work will be performed on East Avenue between Fort Point Street and Winfield Street, under the East Norwalk railroad bridge in Norwalk. This project is scheduled to occur through Sunday, December 15.
 
The Frontier conduit lines are part of the advanced utility work to underground utilities in the area in preparation for improvements at the MNR Railroad bridge and roadway on East Avenue in East Norwalk.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
East Avenue will be closed between Winfield Street and Fort Point Street from December 2 to December 15, 2024. Motorists will be detoured to Van Zant Street and Fort Point Street.
 
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.
CTDOT Public Information Meeting December 19
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the signing and pavement marking improvements at currently unsignalized municipal intersections throughout southwest Connecticut covering New Haven County and southwestern Fairfield County—on Thursday, December 19,at 6:00 pm.

The public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. The meeting will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit https://portal.ct.gov/DOT173-528.

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 856 8891 7555. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Jonathan.Corilla@ct.gov or (860) 594-2755. 
 
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance. 
 
This meeting will also be livestreamed on the CTDOT YouTube channel; no registration is required. Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be posted immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
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Lego Donation Drive

Sustainable Westport is holding a Lego Donation Drive through December 22. The organization is accepting all types of Lego pieces -  full or partial sets as well as random pieces will all be accepted.

If you own any unused Lego pieces or sets, please consider donating - your contribution  will be packaged and sent to LEGO Replay to be distributed to kids who need them most.

For more information about how to prepare your donation as well as participating drop-off locations and dates, click here.
 
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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