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Connecticut’s extreme heat is no joke! Please stay safe and stay cool. Drink lots of water, avoid the sun when possible, and be sure to check on vulnerable neighbors. The New Britain Senior Center serves as a cooling center location and is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For a list of additional cooling centers in the area, please click the button below.
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| Beat the heat and stay prepared with these tips and resources. |
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New Britain ROOTS will receive $15,000 in state funding to improve an existing community garden at 145 Chapman Street by installing 42 new planter boxes, including two raised beds that are accessible to those with mobility challenges.
I would like to thank Governor Lamont for approving the funds for the project. |
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| These funds will also contribute to improved amenities, including a storage shed, picnic tables, and a composting area. The Chapman Street Garden is proximal to several bus stops and hosts a variety of educational workshops and community events. |
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation has awarded more than $57.3 million for 17 projects across Connecticut through the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP), including more than $6 million for improvements to the John Downey Drive Corridor.
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| The LOTCIP program, which was created in 2013, provides state dollars instead of federal funds to municipalities to help execute important local infrastructure projects. |
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New legislation signed by Governor Lamont prioritizes patients and holds insurance companies accountable.
Here’s a closer look at what it does:
- Caps excessive premium hikes. Allows the Connecticut Insurance Department to limit rate increases for insurers with a track record of increasing costs.
- Enforces mental health parity with real consequences. Insurers must treat mental health like physical health, and those who don’t comply can face fines up to $625,000 and must publicly report how they’re doing.
- Ends harmful “step therapy” delays. Patients with MS, rheumatoid arthritis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression will no longer be forced to try cheaper meds first while their condition worsens, and trial periods are also cut from 60 to 30 days.
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The governor also recently signed legislation establishing a range of new incentives and protections for farm owners in the state.
Among the provisions:
- ️20% tax credit for “farm investment property”
- ️Crop loss reimbursement
- Drone regulations to boost innovation
- Support for shellfish, agritourism & more️
- Expanding land access grants
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The Office of Legislative Research, along with the Office of Fiscal Analysis, has compiled brief descriptions of the most significant, far-reaching, and publicly debated acts adopted by the General Assembly in its 2025 regular session.
Please click on the image below to have a look. |
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Our libraries have a lot of books, and through resource sharing, we have access to even more books! For the first time, the CT State Library is offering a Suggested Summer Reading List for all grade levels.
The Suggested Summer Reading list has been compiled around this year's theme, Level Up at Your Library, an all-ages summer reading program.
The suggested list is just that, suggested! The list has been created with accessibility in mind, and its guidance matches the age breakdowns and number of titles as the Department of Education reading challenge lists.
Click here to access the list. |
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