Mary Fortier

Dear Neighbor,

 

I hope you are taking care of yourself this week.



Please review the information below on ways to keep you and your family cool during these days of warm temperatures.



I want to clarify any confusion from a section in my previous newsletter regarding early voting. The Early Voting legislation that passed in the legislature and later signed by Governor Lamont last month goes into effect on January 1, 2024. To learn more about this law, click here.

 

As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.



Have a great weekend!

Last week in a moving ceremony, the Bristol Exchange Club hosted the  "Honoring Heroes" event that recognized fallen officers Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy for their bravery and sacrifice and Officer Alec Lurato for his heroic efforts in keeping our community safe.

Spending time outside this weekend? Don't forget! 



Apply sunscreen approximately 30 minutes before being in the sun (for best results) so that it can be absorbed by the skin and less likely to wash off when you perspire.



Check the expiration date.



Use on all parts of your skin exposed to the sun, including the ears, back, shoulders, and the back of the knees and legs. Be careful around the eyes!



Reapply every two hours.

Great news for first-time homeowners! An additional $20 million has been added to the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority's (CHFA) Time To Own Program. Funding for the program - which offers down payment assistance to low- and moderate-income homebuyers in Connecticut - now stands at $80 million, with over $21.5 million currently available for loan reservations.



Eligibility requirements for the program include:

• Meeting financial need specifications
• Qualifying for and receiving a CHFA first mortgage
• Being a current resident of Connecticut and demonstrating residency for the most recent three years

The impact of this program will reverberate in the short- and long-term for Connecticut residents; not only will there be a new generation of homeowners, but these residents will begin the process of building inter-generational wealth to pass on to the next generation.

Other benefits of the program include:

• A 0% interest rate with no monthly payment required
• 10% of the loan balance forgiven annually until it is fully forgiven on the tenth anniversary
• Financing for up to 20% of a down payment and 5% of closing costs

Please feel free to contact me at the Capitol at 1-800-842-8267 or by email at Mary.Fortier@cga.ct.gov if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,



Mary Fortier