Chris Poulos

This week, I was amazed by the operation that YMCA Camp Sloper has in place after touring the facility, observing its programming on one of the busiest days of the summer, and receiving an update on the dredging project funded through the biennium state budget that passed in June. The highlight of the visit was presenting the grant check from DEEP to campers after sharing my Sloper experience from 1983 (I can’t believe it was 40 years ago!). 

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Stand Down 2023

As a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, I am excited to share that the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is preparing for its annual STAND DOWN that will be held on Friday, September 22 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The DVA continues our commitment to serving Connecticut’s Veterans by providing this “one stop” access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based nonprofits at regional sites across the state. This regional approach to Stand Down will help Connecticut Veterans connect with the programs, services, and benefits in their local communities.

Regional site locations in:

• Bridgeport: University of Bridgeport Wheeler Recreation Center, 400 University Avenue
• Bristol: St. Gregory CCD Center, 1043 Stafford Avenue
• Danbury: Danbury War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive
• Norwich: Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point, 24 Stott Avenue
• Rocky Hill: CTDVA Campus, 287 West Street

The DVA will provide registration information, transportation schedules, list of available services at each location and FAQs on this webpage.

For additional information, call (860) 616-3772 or email standdown@ct.gov.

Barnes Museum Announcement

Wednesday, August 30th: Wine Tasting

The event is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Barnes Museum is allowing visitors to self-guide on the bottom floor of the facility. If interested, the museum will need volunteers stationed in every room and general help with the event. Contact Nadia Dillon at dillonn@southington.org for details.

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