COVID-19 Update, State Awards Ansonia $400,000 Housing Rehabilitation Grant
December 4, 2020I am pleased to share that Ansonia is among the 12 municipalities in Connecticut awarded $13 million in Small Cities Grants through the state's Community Development Block Grant to modernize and rehabilitate housing. Ansonia received a $400,000 grant, which will capitalize its Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Food Distribution at Walnut Hill Community Church in Derby
November 16, 2020If you need food, Walnut Hill Community Church is holding a food distribution event Tuesday, November 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at its Derby campus at the corner of Smith Street and 9th Street.
Apply for a Small Business Grant Today
November 13, 2020Small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for a one-time $5,000 grant through the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program.
CT Rolls Back to Phase 2.1
November 6, 2020Connecticut's positive test rates for COVID-19/coronavirus continue to trend upwards. To help mitigate the spread of the virus, the entire state has rolled back to Phase 2.1 reopening, a modified version of Phase 2
Free Fresh Food Boxes Available to Greater Valley Families
October 23, 2020On Monday I was happy to join TEAM, Inc and a group of dedicated volunteers to distribute boxes of food to families in need of extra support during these challenging times. In just over 2 hours we gave away about 575 boxes of fresh produce, meat and dairy. The next food box distribution event is scheduled for Friday, October 30 at Nolan Field in Ansonia.
State Rep. Rochelle Announces New Small Business Grant Program
October 20, 2020The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development has created the CT CARES Small Business Grant Program to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses can apply for a one-time grant of $5,000 to use for payroll, rent/mortgage, utilities, equipment purchases and other items.
COVID-19 Cases Rise, Information on Absentee Voting
October 16, 2020Wednesday our state reported its second straight day with a 2 percent or higher positivity rate of COVID-19/coronavirus and hospitalizations continue to climb. Our state has not seen a hospitalization rate like Wednesday's since June 16.
While our state's positive test rate is lower than hotspots across the U.S., we must remain vigilant in practicing behaviors that reduce our risk of transmitting or contracting the virus.