Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos - April 6, 2023

April 6, 2023
On Wednesday, I was honored to welcome Art Secondo to the House Chamber where I presented him with a state citation recognizing his dedication to Southington, including his 50 years of service as an umpire for Southington's town softball league, his past service on the Southington Town Council, and his leadership to the Southington Chamber of Commerce, among his many other contributions.

Congratulations Art!

 

Please continue reading below for other noteworthy items, and thanks for taking the time to read them!

 

Visit to CREC Discovery Academy

As a member of the Education Committee, I got a chance to visit CREC's Discovery Academy on Tuesday with my legislative colleagues and I was blown away.

It was a delight to meet students, teachers, parents, and administrators and learn how as a community they are improving outcomes for kids. A special bonus was seeing fellow Southington High School Class of '93, Kurt Stanco, who is the school's principal.

 

UConn Men's Basketball Victory Parade

Mark your calendars! Come celebrate the UConn Men's Basketball national championship this Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in downtown Hartford.

The parade will follow the route below:

Stepping off from the State Capitol building at the intersection of Trinity Street and Elm Street. From there, it will proceed north on Trinity Street, go through the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch, turn right (east) onto Jewell Street, turn left (north) onto Trumbull Street, and end at the intersection of Asylum Street and Trumbull Street.

 

AFT Central CT Regional Legislative Meeting
Last Saturday, I attended the AFT Central CT Legislative Regional Meeting  at the Back Nine Tavern in Plantsville with State Representatives Mike Demicco (D-Farmington) and Mary Fortier (D-Bristol), and State Senators Henri Martin (R-Bristol) and Matt Lesser (D-Middletown) to share an update on the legislative session and learn about their legislative priorities and concerns.

 

Renters Rebate and Property Tax Relief for Elderly/Disabled

Connecticut state law provides a property tax credit program for homeowners who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Property tax credit can be up to $1,250 for married couples and $1,000 for individuals. Credits are based on a graduated income scale. Applications may be made until May 15. For more information, call the Tax Relief Program Homeowner Info Line at (860) 418-6290.

Also, the Renters' Rebate Program for elderly and disabled provides a reimbursement for renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Persons renting an apartment or room or living in cooperative housing or a mobile home may be eligible for this program. Apply until October 1. If you have questions related to the Renters' Rebate Program, please call the program hotline at (860) 418-6377. 

 

Easter Egg Hunt

Get your baskets ready!

The Barnes Museum invites you and your little ones to its Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the museum grounds Saturday.

The egg hunt will start at 10 a.m. for children ages 6 and younger. The egg hunt for children ages older than 6 will begin at 11 a.m. 

The Easter Bunny will be there to cut the ribbons and kick off the hunt. Stick around after the egg hunt to get your picture taken and grab a few extra eggs! Parking can be accessed in the municipal lot located off Riccio Way.

Questions? Call (860) 628-5426.

 

Happy Passover and Happy Easter

I want to wish everyone a Happy Passover, which started Wednesday night, and Happy Easter this Sunday!