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Newly elected Alderwoman Jessica Vargas is seeking input from Ward I residents to help her best serve everyone in the community.
Please take the Constituent Feedback Survey by clicking on the image below. |
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Alderwoman Vargas will present and discuss the survey findings at a January meeting to be held at the Center for Excellence, located at 57 Fern Street in New Britain.
The specific date will be announced once arrangements are finalized.
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| Many of us use electric portable heaters, especially during cold snaps like the one we're experiencing right now. Please see the space heater safety tips below. Did you know half of all home-heating fires happen in the winter months? |
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If you or someone you know is struggling to keep up with their energy bills, now is the time to get assistance this winter heating season.
There is a plan for everyone, including:
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP):
- Apply to get up to $645 towards your heating bill from CEAP. Apply for CEAP online at CT.gov/heatinghelp or through your local Community Action Agency (CAA). Find your local CAA at 211.ct.org or call 211.
Energy Efficiency:
- Take advantage of Eversource’s energy efficiency programs, incentives, and tips to help you save money and reduce your overall energy use during the colder months. Renters need permission from their landlords to participate.
Winter Protection:
- If you provide proof of qualifying household income or public assistance benefits you receive for at least one household member, your service cannot be shut off between November 1 and May 1.
To find the right options for you, click HERE to learn more about these programs. You can also find your local CAA for assistance at 211ct.org or call 211.
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Here's a great opportunity to provide input regarding the future of early childhood education in the state and share your thoughts with the Early Childhood Education Endowment Advisory Board.
You can make your voice heard either in public or via Zoom this Wednesday, December 10th. Please see the flyer below for more details. |
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The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is accepting applications for students entering grades 9 and 10 in the 2026-2027 school year.
CTECS is a statewide system of 17 diploma-granting, NEASC-accredited technical high schools serving approximately 11,500 high school students.
Students in grades 9-12 attend a full-day program that combines academics with an advanced Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum.
Students are served by schools located in Ansonia, Bridgeport, Danbury, Danielson, Groton, Hamden, Hartford, Manchester, Meriden, Middletown, Milford, New Britain, Norwich, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury, and Windham. |
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Students can choose from 31 programs of study in areas such as these career clusters:
- Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Architecture and Construction
- Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, and Communication
- Health Science
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
- Manufacturing
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
- Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
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Graduates are prepared for immediate employment, apprenticeships, or further education at two- or four-year colleges.
There are also opportunities to earn college credit while in high school through College Career Pathways (CCP) partnerships with community colleges and Dual Enrollment Programs with universities. In addition to academics and technical training, schools offer athletics and a variety of extracurricular activities.
The CTECS application closes on January 25, 2026. Applications submitted by this deadline will be included in the lottery for on-time placements. Applications submitted after January 25 will be added to the waitlist in the order determined by the lottery. No new applications for incoming grade 9 students will be accepted after March 1, 2026.
NOTE: This application process does not apply to Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) schools: Cheney Tech (Manchester), Goodwin Tech (New Britain), or Prince Tech (Hartford) current grade 8 students. The on-time RSCO application for Cheney Tech, Goodwin Tech, and Prince Tech for the 2026-2027 school year is now open and closes on February 6, 2026.
Visit ChooseYourSchool.org to apply to these three specific schools. |
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| A message from the American Job Center: Are you looking to increase your earning potential? The Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program may be a great fit for you! Apply HERE or call 1-866-683-1682. |
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