Vaccine Registration & Newington Town Hall

vaccine
March 1, 2021
Beginning today, CT residents of the ages 55+ can register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. 

To register for the vaccine please visit the VAMS Enrollment page, or call Connecticut’s Vaccine Appointment Assist Line at 877-918-2224.
Additionally, VA Connecticut Healthcare System is now offering COVID-19 vaccine to all enrolled veterans regardless of age.

Depending on location, VA Connecticut patients will receive either the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. As of Feb. 28, the healthcare system has vaccinated approximately 17,000 enrolled patients through a series of scheduled appointments and walk-in clinics. 

Upcoming Walk-in Clinics: 

March 1-March 5 from 12-4pm 

West Haven Annex, 200 Edison Road/Pez Blvd in Orange 
 

March 1-2 from 12-3:30pm 

Newington Campus, 555 Willard Avenue 

VA Connecticut will host a clinic for scheduled appointments on March 3 from 8am-3pm at the East Putnam Fire District, 263 Providence Pike in Putnam. Enrolled patients will be contacted by VA to attend this clinic. Veterans not contacted by VA who wish to schedule an appointment at the Putnam clinic can call 203-932-5711 ext. 5627. 

Key Information for Attendees: 

  • Veterans (any age) must be enrolled for care with VA to receive the vaccine. 
  •  We are administering the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Location will determine which vaccine you receive. 
  • Availability is first come, first served. 
  •  Mask and physical distancing required. To maintain physical distancing, if possible, please don’t bring anyone with you to the clinic.
 
Newington Town Hall: Monday, March 8th at 6:30 via zoom

If you are a Newington resident, please join Rep. Sanchez, Sen. Lesser and I for a virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, March 8th at 6:30PM. We will give a recent legislative update and then open the floor to the community for questions or concerns. I hope to see you there! Email me at gary.turco@cga.ct.gov for the zoom link.
 
As always, if I can be of assistance to you and your family, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at 860-240-8585 or email me at Gary.Turco@cga.ct.gov. Don't forget to "LIKE" my Facebook page for news and legislative updates!