Weekly Updates & Local Happenings

October 13, 2023


 
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Dear Neighbor,
Prayer For Strength
Dear God,
I know there are times we all go through trials and tribulation.Times get tough and some of us may need an outlet but not be custom to asking for help. I know sometimes I can't do it along and feel better after prayer. So....I just thought the need to offer a prayer for anyone going through anything.
I ask you to give us peace in our mind, body, soul and spirit. To help us heal from hurt and to remove everything that is causing grief, stress or sorrow in our lives. Please place people in our lives that can be of help, guide our paths especially with helping us & those we struggle with to be at peace & have respect for one another.
I pray that you cheer up and refresh our spirit, help our hearts smile, and disrupt anything that does not bring us joy. I also ask for special blessings and healing for those that have incurred any health problems, mental health issues, addiction and or sobriety. Please provide the strength, comfort and remedies needed for us to overcome and not be overwhelmed by despair and the difficulties many of us have that others may not know about.
I thank you for all you have done, and give advance thank you for what you will do for all our family, friends and neighbors.
Amen.
 
CT Police Academy Graduates
Big Congratulations to City of New London, Connecticut newest officers, Officer Nicholas Benjamin and Officer Dominic Blesso, for graduating from the CT Police Academy this week.
Officer Nicholas Benjamin and Officer Dominic Blesso after 28 long weeks of academy life, successfully completed the Connecticut POST-C training program and graduated. They will now begin field training with seasoned Field Training Officers (FTOs). Once completed they will be assigned to the patrol division.
Again, congratulations and welcome to our community!
 
Funding for the Lyman Allyn Art Museum
This week we had the great opportunity to attend a reception at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum to celebrate CIF funding. Looking forward to this great project starting to come to fruition.
 
ISAAC Visit
This week I had the opportunity to meet at ISAAC - Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication with Connecticut State Department of Education, Board of Directors and ISAAC Administration for a CSDE site visit. It was great to tour and talk hearing from the Students and Faculty.
 
Celebrating Hispanic Legislators
Hispanic Heritage Month "Shout it Out" to recognize and celebrate those who came before you along with our brother/sister ofbthe Connecticut General Assembly. We recogize our great colleagues 🏾your achievements and contributions being champions who continue to work hard, inspire others to achieve success and are dedicated to Connecticut communities. Thank you for all you do.🏿
State Representative Raghib Allie-Brennan
State Representative Hector Arzeno
State Representative Aundré Bumgardner
State Representative Juan Candelaria
State Representative Julio Concepcion
State Representative Anabel Figueroa
State Representative Jaime Foster
State Representative MINNIE GONZALEZ
State Representative Geraldo Reyes Jr.
State Representative Antonio Felipe
State Representative James Sanchez
State Representative Manny Sanchez
State Representative Farley Santos
State Representative Christopher Rosario
State Representative Jason Rojas
State Representative Hilda Santiago
State Representative ROBERT SANCHEZ
 
Connecticut Appellate Court Nomination
I am so happy to share Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is nominating the Honorable Dawne G. Westbrook to serve as a judge of the Connecticut Appellate Court.
Since 2009, Judge Westbrook has served on the Connecticut Superior Court and currently is the Chief Administrative Judge for Juvenile Matters in a role that requires her to oversee all policies affecting the court’s juvenile division, including soliciting advise from other juvenile judges, assisting with the statewide implementation of policies and programs, training new judges on juvenile law, proposing and monitoring practice book rule changes, giving input on proposed legislation and how it will affect the juvenile division, and training all judges sitting in the juvenile division on all legislative, rule, and case law changes.
Congratulations Judge Westbrook we look forward to working with you.
 
Mystic Aquarium 50th Anniversary Celebration
This month don't forget to celebrate with the Mystic Aquarium's for the 50th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, October 14th is the official Mystic Aquarium Celebration and Fireworks! Head to Mystic River Park at 1pm and be a part of history as community leaders and special guests honor the Mystic Aquarium.
There will be live music, a chili fest and beverage pavilion followed by fireworks presented by Foxwoods Resort Casino over the Mystic River.
https://www.mysticchamber.org/aquarium-anniversary/...
* Educators Appreciation Month - Complimentary general admission for educators and school support staff from October 5th - 31st
 
Prison Awareness & Prevention Gathering
Friends & Neighbors You are cordially invited to the 13th Community Prison Awareness and Prevention Gathering hosted by the Shiloh Prison Ministry on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This year in order to reach out to more students, they are taking the Gathering on the road to Mitchell College, 682 Montauk Avenue, New London, CT in the Clarke Center Auditorium.
The theme is “United We Stand: Empowering The Next Generation," focusing on:
★ Mental Health Crisis Among Young People
★ Tools For Success While Attending School Pursuing A Career
★ Becoming A Change Agent & Using Voting Power
During this Gathering, there will be greetings from community leaders, panel discussions, inspiring testimonies, and sharing of information from community service providers. There will also be a presentation of the 2023 Community Service Recognition Awards, light refreshments, and more. The conference is free but registration is required!
To register go to:
 
SECT Clothing Swap
🧣Coming to the Garde on Oct. 21!
Clean out your closets… but then FILL THEM AGAIN with the SECT Clothing Swap.
Get all the details: https://bit.ly/3RWetP9.
 
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Expansion
Thank you to Carey Redd II, the city’s director of transportation and parking. Director Redd has done some amazing things for the City of New London, Connecticut transportation and parking.
The city in the coming months will massively expand its inventory of electric vehicle charging stations through a no-cost incentive program that parking officials said will create the biggest pocket of such devices in the region.
The 18 dual-port, Level 2 devices will be introduced to several municipal addresses, from City Hall and parking lots to five school district buildings, said Carey Redd II, the city’s director of transportation and parking.
 
TVCCA Energy Assistance Applications
Apply sooner than later! TVCCA is taking applications for Energy Assistance! Call for your appointment!
 
New London Food Stroll Winners
Congratulations to the winner of the 2023 New London Food Stroll: Sunrise Cafe! 36 Golden Street New London, CT.
 
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Thank you to everyone advocating and standing to stop Domestic Violence.
This week, a purple flag was raised over the State Capitol in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
CCADV’s 18 member organizations hold local events during DVAM and throughout the year to honor survivors and engage community partners.
These events are great opportunities to get involved locally as our coalition works together to create a strong statewide impact.
Visit for a full list of events across the state. https://www.ctcadv.org/upcoming/dvam
* Special "Shout it Out" to Safe Futures in the City of New London, Connecticut where help saves lives, restores hope and changes the future for those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking in southeastern Connecticut.
 
Hartford Puerto Rican Parade
Big Congratulations to CICD Puerto Rican Parade Committee, and volunteers on an excellent parade in Hartford Connecticut, you all did an amazing job!
My wife and I had some great fun eating, fellowship and marching in the parade with some great friends and neighbors. Special "Shout Out" to Willie Quinones & Liz Quinones - Boriken United of Eastern CT, along with City of New London, Connecticut Councilor Efrain Dominguez, Carlos Barbershop & many other friends we met at the Hartford Puerto Rican Parade celebrating the Puerto Rican Heritage in Connecticut.
 
New London High School Band Chosen for DC Parade
Friends & Neighbors the City of New London, Connecticut New London High School Band has been asked to represent the State of Connecticut at this year’s NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE in Washington, D.C.
This is a great honor for us, they need your assistance to get there! They are trying to fully fund-raise the cost of getting our whole band to D.C. regardless of financial need or background.
The band is asking the community’s help to help get there! If you are able to support with a donation, you can do so right on this link. Or if you are able to simply share this link with your network, it would be greatly appreciated -
With your support we will continue this strong and positive sense of growth in our music program, and entire New London High School Multi-Magnet Campus
United in Excellence!
 
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in New London
Set the date Join the Hispanic Alliance of Southeastern Connecticut for Hispanic Heritage Month. Experience Hispanic Music, food and RSVP by October 20th. 860 941 2564. 170 State Street City of New London, Connecticut .
 
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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