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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
May we honor those we have lost, offer strength to those who continue to live with breast cancer, and work to protect the health of future generations. |
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New London State Pier Tour with Gov. Lamont
This week I had the opportunity to attend a tour at the City of New London, Connecticut New London State Pier Property with Governor Ned Lamont along with State Representative Christine Conley, Commissioner Katie Dykes, David Ortiz Government Affairs, Northeast for Ørsted, Joesph Nolan President/CEO of Eversource for a press conference to discuss Connecticut Singing deal with Rhode Island and Massachusetts for future offshore wind projects that will power around 300,000 homes in Connecticut once built. |
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Coast Guard Cutter Eagle Tour
I had a great time cruising with U.S Coast Guard Academy Assistant Superintendent Captain Eva Van Camp to board the America's Tall Ship”, The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle out on the horizon of the Thames/Pequot River. We had a great time meeting with the amazing Captain of the Eagle Jessica Rozzi-Ochs, met with Superintendent Michael Johnston of U.S. Coast Guard Academy along with Commanding Officer of Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton Captain Kenneth Curtin JR, Senator Cathy Osten and Mayor Michael Passero. We enjoyed learning and hearing from Cadets, friends and family. A beautiful day. |
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Lyman Allyn Art Museum Funding
Congratulations City of New London, Connecticut Lyman Allyn Art Museum. This will be an amazing space that will open new opportunity and collaboration for our community. Looking forward to celebrating and seeing this come to fruition. |
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New London Fire Department Grants
The New London Fire Department recently received two federal grants totaling $38k for smoke & CO detector installation and a peer fitness training program.
These grants come through the Assistance to Firefighters grant program and the Fire Prevention and Safety grant program. Thank you to Joe Courtney for visiting Fire Chief Thomas Curcio, Fire Marshall Vernon Skau, and their team to hear how the funds will help keep firefighters and the people of the City of New London, Connecticut safe. |
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Health.CT.gov
I am so excited to announce this new website! Health.CT.gov is a hub for all of your health and wellness services. You'll find all sorts of great, local resources. |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Recipients
Great excitement going on in City of New London, Connecticut New London Public Schools announced four of our high school students that have been awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship!
This honor is for those students who capture the spirit and vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. This scholarship was developed to help students in attending two and four-year colleges.
We are excited to honor these students on October 19th at the Scholarship Award Dinner.
(Pictured from left to right: Stephanie Flores Aguilar, Sian Crespo, Ernsly Joseph, Gabriela Santiago Cruz.) |
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Educator's Month
World Teacher’s Day was on October 5th, Mystic Aquarium expressed gratitude for all that teachers do to help children learn and grow!
Mystic Aquarium will offer complimentary general admission for educators AND school support staff from October 5th to 31st*.
Each free educator should make their own reservation and must use their affiliated school/organization email to reserve tickets. You will also need to present your school ID or other proof of employment along with your ticket upon entry. Household family members of educators receive $10 off general admission and must be accompanied by the free ticket holder.
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/46xF213
*Tickets should be reserved in advance to secure your spot. Availability is limited, and tickets often sell out. |
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New Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection
Glad to see Gov. Ned Lamont chose Ronnell Higgins, Yale University’s associate vice president for public safety and community engagement, to succeed James Rovella as commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. |
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State Police K9 Training Unit Recognition
Congratulations to the Connecticut State Police K9 Training Unit. This week they announced the graduation of the 240th K-9 Training Troop specializing in Narcotic Detection. Five (5) K-9 Teams specially trained to detect and alert their handlers to the presence of Illicit Narcotics will begin assisting law enforcement in keeping our communities safe upon graduation from training today, 10/06/2023, at the Connecticut State Police K-9 Training Unit.
The graduating narcotic Detection K9 Teams are capable of searching for and locating dangerous illicit narcotics within buildings, passenger and commercial motor vehicles, luggage, parcels, open areas, etc.
Law Enforcement Agencies interested in requesting the assistance of narcotic Detection K9 Teams to support active investigations or requesting seats in future Narcotic Detection K9 Training & Certification Classes may contact the Connecticut State Police K9 Training Unit at (203)630-5656. |
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Graduating K9 Teams pictured are as follows:
Front Row Left to Right:
• Officer Joe Bianchi & K9 Quella (North Haven Police Department)
• Officer Kyle Sutcliffe & K9 Ingrid (Plainfield Police Department)
Back Row Left to Right:
• TPR Wilfred Blanchette & K9 Epic (CT State Police)
• TPR Justin Haggerty & K9 Eden (CT State Police)
• TPR Edward Pecora & K9 Sammi (CT State Police) |
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Public Services Shout It Out
Big "Shout It Out" to the City of New London, Connecticut New London Police Department, New London Public Schools and the New London Fire Department for the continued collaboration to make our youth successful. |
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National Child Health Day
Join DCF today for children's health, family and those who work hard to help them.
What can you do to celebrate?
Here's a few options:
• Get some exercise! Take a walk, run, or play outdoors with your child.
• Take at look at your family's diet, how can little changes help your child learn about healthy nutrition?
• Set-up doctor's appointments, does your child need to see any doctors? How is their vision, hearing, mental and physical health? |
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Newly Elected Tribal Council
Congratulations to the newly elected Tribal Council, sworn in by Chief Many Hearts, Dr. Lynn Malerba on Monday, October 2nd at Mohegan Church
James Gessner Jr., Chairman
Sarah E. Harris, Vice Chairwoman
Kim Baker, Recording Secretary
Joseph M. Soper, Corresponding Secretary
Thayne D. Hutchins Jr., Treasurer
Mark F. Brown, Ambassador
William Quidgeon Jr., Councilor
John G. Harris, Councilor
Kenneth Davison, Councilor |
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Job and Resume Assistance
Looking to apply for a job and need a resume?
Call to make a one-on-one appointment with our Digital Navigator! |
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NEA's Aspiring Educators Program
NEA’s Aspiring Educators Program supports, develops, and empowers diverse, pre-service teachers with the resources, networks, and opportunities to lead in their schools, communities, and in all phases of their career.
Aspiring Educators matter because they are the leading voice of the next generation of educators and leaders in this nation. Aspiring Educators make a difference because of their passion, commitment, and vision as association members who believe in public education and its potential to uplift individuals, families, and communities. |
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Aspiring Educators Diversity Scholarship Program
• Available for diverse students who graduated from a public high school in a priority school district
• Students must be enrolled in an approved educator preparation program in Connecticut
• Up to $10,000 available annually for undergraduate or graduate programs
• Established by the Connecticut
Legislature and administered by CSDE
• Application deadline is November 1, 2023
To apply, scan the QR code or visit:
https://sdect.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3lpyQfMsjA43liK
The Connecticut State Department of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. |
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Electric Boat Internships
Great opportunity: For internship with EB in the summer of 2024?
The internship applications are now open! EB offers an excellent learning environment and real life experience for college students.
If you are in your sophomore, junior, or senior year of college, or are enrolled in a Master’s program as of May 2024, we welcome you to apply.
The following internships are available:
Engineering:https://careers-gdeb.icims.com/.../2024-engineering.../job
Program Office: https://careers-gdeb.icims.com/.../2024-program.../job
Human Resources: https://careers-gdeb.icims.com/.../2024-human.../job
Legal: https://careers-gdeb.icims.com/.../2024-legal-summer.../job
Security: https://careers-gdeb.icims.com/.../2024-security.../job
Business Management: https://careers-gdeb.icims.com/.../2024-business.../job
Computer Engineering, IT & Computer Science: https://careers-gdeb.icims.com/.../2024-computer.../job |
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Pass the Guitar Event
The bi-annual Pass the Guitar is back at the Hygienic Art Park this fall. On October 7 everyone, young and younger will enjoy 2 hours of lively acoustic guitar by some of the area's favorite musicians. Each artist plays one song and then passes the guitar to the next artist. At this Pass the Guitar artists may play a song geared toward children. This is always a wonderful time.
Pizza slices will be for sale as well as beverages from juice to wine. Come join a perfect afternoon (rain or shine) in downtown New London with your neighbors who all wish to stand together to care for the homeless in our backyard. Proceeds benefit the New London Homeless Hospitality Center. Additional donations to NLHHC can be made at www.nlhhc.org.
Get your tickets today at www.hygienic.org/events. |
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Annual Fall Food Stroll
Join us October 10th from 5:30 until 8:30 for a Signature New London Event!
The Downtown New London Assoc brings back a popular tradition of celebrating New London at its Annual Fall Food Stroll. Participants experience a vibrant downtown New London filled with people, music, good cheer and welcoming businesses.
Stroll through different restaurants, shops, arts and cultural institutions in downtown New London. Bite-size samples of dishes or drinks that range from seafood to sweets, organic to ethnic and everything in between at the District’s finest eateries are yours with an advanced purchased wristbands as your ticket to taste! Premiere local talent will perform along the stroll route.
Do not hesitate to get your wristbands early – and save! We only have limited wristbands available.
All purchases are final. Rain or Shine Event. No Refunds.
https://downtownnewlondonassociation.com/.../new-london.../ |
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Hygienic Indie Music Fest
Reminder: The first annual Hygienic Indie Music Fest Saturday October 6 2023 6-11pm. We return to the spirit of the 1980’s WCNI New Music Festival and New London’s “Golden Age” of independent music with this great lineup of bands that expand the definition of “indie music” that keeps the New London music scene fresh and vibrant.
Hey Ho! Let's GO!!
$10 Online or at the door. Join Us!! |
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Chef Jr. Cooking Class
Coming soon: The Chef Jr. Cooking Class: Comfort Foods on Thursday nights. Ages 5-8 are at 5:30pm and Ages 9-12 are at 6:30pm. Classes Start Thursday, October 12th. All classes are at 111 Union Street.
https://newlondonct.myrec.com/.../program_details.aspx... |
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Basketball Registration Open
Click here for more information. |
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Community Level Up Fall Basketball Clinic Registration
Youth Activity: Community Level Up Fall Basketball Clinic Registration is now open! We will have Fall Basketball Clinics for boys and girls between 7-14 yrs old. This year we also are offering a Social Circle group and Open Classroom time for all of our students! Social Circle is a safe place where we allow students to express anything they may have been holding in and and we also discuss different issues around the world and our community. Open Classroom is a time where students can come use resources in our education room. I will post schedule below: |
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Boys Schedule:
7-10 yrs old
Basketball Clinic Mondays 5:30pm-6:30pm
Open Classroom Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:00pm
Social Circle Wednesdays 6:00pm-6:30pm
https://playpass.com/.../clu-boys-fall-2023-basketball...
11-14 yrs old
Basketball Clinic Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Open Classroom Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:00pm
Social Circle Wednesdays 6:00pm-6:30pm
https://playpass.com/.../clu-boys-fall-2023-basketball...
Girls Schedule:
7-10 yrs old
Basketball Clinic Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm
Open Classroom Mondays 5:30pm-6:00pm
Social Circle Mondays 6:00pm-6:30pm
https://playpass.com/.../clu-girls-fall-2023-basketball...
11-14 yrs old
Basketball Clinic Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Open Classroom Mondays 5:30pm-6:00pm
Social Circle Mondays 6:00pm-6:30pm
https://playpass.com/.../clu-girls-fall-2023-basketball...
https://playpass.com/NLCommunityTrack |
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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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