Chris Poulos

During the 2023 Legislative Session, I worked with my colleagues to pass a new two-year state budget that stands up for consumers, including a freeze of scheduled increases on the diesel tax, which helps lower the price of groceries and other commodities while reducing the cost of doing business in Connecticut.

Fuel costs are a significant percentage of expenses not only for the trucking industry, but for all markets that rely on the sale of goods, which makes this a significant cost savings for businesses and consumers alike. 

Our state budget was crafted with middle-class tax relief and investments that grow our economy, protect our quality of life and make Connecticut more affordable for everyone.

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

The 20th annual Taste of Southington is set for August 2, from 4:30-7 p.m. at The Barnes Museum.

The food festival features local restaurants, food trucks and music from the Stanley Big Street Band. 

Parking for the event is located in the municipal lot on 1 Riccio Way.

Anyone with questions can call (860) 628-5426 or email thebarnesmuseum@southington.org.

When I was Ben Fligelman’s advisory teacher at Joel Barlow High School in Redding, I urged him to run for class president as a sophomore, and after he won, he was re-elected twice more. During his senior year, Ben took on the role of advisor and inspired me to run for a seat in the Connecticut House of Representatives.

It's moments like these that remind why I became a teacher, but also proud to represent Southington and the 81st District every day. I saw something in Ben, but he in turn saw something in me, especially when it came to my feelings about my hometown and making a difference in peoples' lives.

So, please check out the video below to see an affirming story about positive influences.