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Dear Neighbor,
Call out, come out, and share this info, New London! It's time again to welcome our students back to school. We're hoping to get hundreds of community members to cheer on and get our students' school year started on the right note! Locations, dates, and time are as follows: |
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| If you'd like to participate, click here. If you have any questions please contact, Angela Resmussen (rasmussena@newlondon.org) or Kevin Booker, Jr. (kevspeak76@hotmail.com). |
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| Community Level Up Program |
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If there is anyone who still needs a backpack or school supplies for their students, please fill out this Google form and the Community Level Up Program will make sure you are taken care of. Once the form is completed, Community Level Up will reach out and set up a pick-up time for families to get supplies.
Additionally, if anyone is struggling to find educational success resources for their students, please reach out to Community Level Up Inc. for intake so they can help get them back on track. |
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| Back-to-School Supply Drive |
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Check out the Back-to-School Supply Drive presented by Mt. Olive SDA Church on Monday, September 5 from 12PM-3PM. Bags and backpacks filled with school supplies will be available, plus free food.
Pick-up location is at 14 Linden Street, New London. For more information, email mtoliveshachurch14@gmail.com. |
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| We’ve been waiting all year for this: music, food, prices and free haircuts by the best barbers at the Annual Free Back To School Haircuts. Don’t miss out on the fun!
This event is made possible by the support of the Salvation Army, Boys & Girls Club, Taino Productions, LLC BR The Network and the best barbers in the area. |
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| September is Food Safety Month |
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| September is Food Safety Education Month! The Food Protection Program at the Connecticut Department of Public Health wants to remind everyone, "For a Safe Plate, Don't Cross-Contaminate!" |
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| Kids & Education Committees Information Forum |
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| The KIDS Committee and the Education Committee, of which I'm a member, held a joint information forum on Tuesday with key professionals across the state. You can watch the forum here. |
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| Overdose Action Team & NLC CARES Event |
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| The Overdose Action Team and NLC CARES held a great event in Williams Park on Broad Street. The team had awesome event educating our community and giving out lifesaving kits to help fight the overdoses happening in many of our communities. |
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| Community Speaks Out – Overdose Awareness Day at Ocean Beach Park |
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| Thank you to Community Speaks Out, all the help and vendors that put together a great event for Overdose Awareness Day at Ocean Beach Park! We had wonderful weather to pay tribute to and remember those we have lost, while offering support to their friends, families, and neighbors. |
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| I also want to extend a big shout out to State Representative Joe de la Cruz and Community Speaks Out for bringing together a ton of great resources. This event was made possible by so many great community partners – CCAR Recovery Community Centers, Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., Sound Community Services, Inc, United Community & Family Services, Recovery 12 Solutions, Overdose Action Team and NLC CARES, Alliance For Living, Groton Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, ACURE LLC, Reliance Health, Inc. and Griffin Health, and forgive me for anyone I missed! |
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| Annual Service Academy Provost/Academic Dean Conference |
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| I had the great opportunity to attend the Annual Service Academy Provost/Academic Dean Conference aboard the Coast Guard Eagle. New London appreciates you showing the collaborative and productive relationship the Academy has with the greater New London community. Big thanks to Amy Donahue, USCGA Provost; members of the Vice Provosts; Deans of Schools, and Department Heads for each Service Academy. |
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| New England Basque Festival |
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| Very cool stuff happening in our community – I stopped by the New England Basque Festival at Parade Plaza! It was exciting to watch the fun activities and weight tournament. Congrats to all who participated. |
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| Touring the Old Arrow Paper Building |
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| This week, I was given the opportunity to check out the old Arrow Paper Building on Colman Street as it was torn down. For more than 20 years the company, managed by Janet Weiss, Garry Weiss and their family, supplied equipment and products for civic events and social occasions. They have been closed for a while, but I remember getting things like linen, popcorn machines, bounce houses, tents, lawn equipment and so much more. The family did a great job providing service to the City of New London and I can't thank them enough. |
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| The Garde Arts Center Wins 2022 Outstanding Historic Theatre Award |
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| It was an honor to celebrate The Garde Arts Center this week with our community, for being awarded the League of Historic National Theatres’ 2022 Outstanding Historic Theatre Award. This is award is made possible because of YOU – the patrons, supporters, dedicated volunteers, staff and Board members and especially the youth from the New London Talent Show! I want to extend a big thank you to my fellow Legislative Colleagues, Jeanne & Steve Siegle, Curtis Goodwin, Frank Colmenares and the Leadership of New London. |
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| New London Fire Department Promotions |
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A huge congratulations to our new and promoted New London Firefighters who were honored at a swearing-in ceremony last Friday. Please join me in congratulating:
- Jonathon Paige promoted to Deputy Chief of Department
- Jeremy Hynek promoted to Battalion Chief assigned to Group 1
- Patrick Leonard promoted to Lieutenant assigned to Group 1/ Engine 1
- Steven Wargo promoted to Lieutenant assigned to Group 4/ Engine 1
- New members
- Eli Morton sworn in as a probationary Firefighter assigned to Group 3/ A100
- Matthew Clement sworn in as a probationary Firefighter assigned to Group 1/ A100
- Christian Gray sworn in as a probationary Firefighter assigned to Group 1/ Engine 2
And, I am wishing lucking the best of luck to New London's fire recruits who will be attending the Connecticut State Fire Academy for the next 16 weeks – Ambar Rivera, Ralph Mayo III, and Michael Paige. |
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| CEAP Applications Now Open |
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| The application period for the 2022-2023 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is now open. As colder days approach, this program supports vulnerable Connecticut residents - both homeowners and renters - with the costs of heating their homes. |
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If you are interested, there are several ways to submit your application:
- Online at ct.gov/heatinghelp/apply.
- Call the office of your local community action agency and request assistance applying, or schedule an in-person appointment.
- Download and complete the CEAP application and mail the completed application with the required documents to your local community action agency.
The contact information and addresses of Connecticut's community action agencies can be found here.
Benefits are based on your household’s income and number of family members. Benefits are available for households with incomes up to 60% of the state median income, which equates to roughly $76,400 for a family of four.
Typically, benefits are paid directly to the utility company or fuel supplier. Households that heat with deliverable fuels like oil or propane may be eligible for multiple free tank fills.
Applications for the 2022-2023 winter season must be received by May 31, 2023.
If you’d like more information, click here, call 2-1-1. |
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| OEC Wants to Hear from You! |
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The Office of Early Childhood is offering Connecticut Families a chance to win! If you're a parent with at least one child aged 12 or under, all you have to do is take a quick survey letting us know about the needs of families with young children in Connecticut.
These responses help us better serve CT families by learning more about your most important needs. After the survey, you’ll be able to enter a raffle for a $100 gift card. To take the survey, click here. |
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| CT Awarded $43 Million to Expand Broadband Internet Access |
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The White House approved Connecticut's plan to expand high-speed broadband access on Tuesday. The approval will bring $43 million in federal funding to support the expansion of affordable high-speed broadband internet, particularly in at least 10,000 low-income households and businesses that are currently lacking access.
Connecticut was one of five states to be approved for this funding, allocated though the American Rescue Plan Act. The funding will officially create the Connecticut Broadband Infrastructure Program, a grant program expected to launch early next year to help expand access and offer some subsidies to help pay for the service. |
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| General Dynamics Electric Boat Presents the "FREE Boat for Women Program" |
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Calling women interested in a career in the trades? I saw this great flyer for recruitment from General Dynamics Electric Boat! Find out if learning a trade is the right move for you by taking part in the FREE, three week-long, "The Boat for Women."
Over the course of three weeks, participants will take six classes to try their hand at pipefitting, electrical, sheetmetal, shipfitting, welding and machining! The next session begins on September 6 in Westerly, Rhode Isalnd – classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30PM-8:30PM.
To sign-up or get more information, contact Heather Lee at hlee1@gdeb.com. |
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| Toy Library Grand Opening |
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| The Public Library of New London will be opening their toy lending library for children on Wednesday, September 14 at 11:30AM. All you need is a library card to check out a toy from the wide selection of toys including baby toys, building blocks, tea sets, trucks, Legos, Magna Tiles, board games, and so much more! |
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The Toy Library is designed to enrich the lives of children and to provide families with access to high quality toys and games for play. The Toy Catalog can be found in the library or online. This catalog not only provides the full list of toys but also illustrates how they promote child development and play-based learning.
This library, located in the Children’s section, is made possible by the collaboration between Diana Caty and Mary Didiuk of Traveling Toys Inc. and a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. |
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| Step Up New London Relaunch |
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"Shout It Out" to Tina Charles, the new director of Step Up New London, who is hard-at-work planning for the relaunch of Step Up New London.
Step Up New London was formed in 2017 and community building is the cornerstone of the Black-led organization. The focus of the group is advocating on behalf of Black and brown families for an equitable and just education system.
Learn about more about Tina and the relaunch by clicking here. Step Up New London, which is funded through A Better Way Foundation, is located at 106 Truman St. For more information visit www.stepupnewlondon.com, call 860-287-0311 or visit them on Facebook. |
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| Freestyle on the Beach on Sept. 4 |
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| Taino Productions LLC is hosting a great event this Sunday, Sept. 4 at Ocean Beach Park in New London. This is the make-up date of the Freestyle old school music event with The Bad Boy Richie Rich on the mix! Come out enjoy the sun and show some love! |
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| Connecticut Sun Advances to the Semi-Finals |
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| Connecticut Sun have officially advanced to the WNBA Semi Finals and will be taking on the Chicago Sky in what will be a rematch of the 2021 Semi Finals! Games 3 and 4 (if necessary) will be held at Mohegan Sun Arena on September 4 at 1PM and September at 8PM. Grab a special offer on tickets here. |
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| Governor Lamont Announces New Nonstop Service to Jamaica |
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| On Thursday, Governor Ned Lamont and officials from the Connecticut Airport Authority and Spirit Airlines announced a new, nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamaica. The service is scheduled to launch on December 15 and will operate year-round, four times weekly. |
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| DRCT Launches New Special Education Clinic |
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I’m glad to share from DRCT is pleased to announce that it will launch its new Special Education Clinic starting Tuesday, September 6. The clinic will be open to students and families of students with special education needs and provide an opportunity for callers to talk with advocates, law students, and attorneys.
In a one-hour virtual meeting, clinic attendees will receive counsel and advice and short-term service related to their child’s special education needs. We will offer daytime and evening hours and free of charge. |
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| Free Rides from New London SmartRide |
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| Don't miss out – free rides available in New London! If you are in New London and need a ride within the city limits SmartRide is offering free rides now through November 30. This on-demand-response service uses Spare Labs’ SEAT Connect App to request or schedule rides or call SEAT at (860) 934-5234 to book your ride. |
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If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at my Capitol office at 860-240-8512 or email me at Anthony.Nolan@cga.ct.gov. Don't forget to "Like" my official Facebook page and follow me on Twitter for news and legislative updates.
Sincerely,
Anthony Nolan
State Representative |
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