Weekly Update April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026



 

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Dear Neighbor,

I hope this email finds you well. Below, you'll find updates on district resources and news.

Please feel free to reach out to my office if you have any questions or concerns and be sure to follow my social media accounts for updates on a variety of topics including resources, events, housing updates, and more.

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The topics covered in this e-newsletter are as follows:

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  • This Week In Connecticut History
  • Manchester Community Events and Information
  • East Hartford Community Events and Information
 

Capitol Update

The House recently passed legislation to strengthen Connecticut’s tire disposal program, requiring retail stores to fully participate by July 1, 2027. This step aims to reduce illegal dumping and prevent the buildup of old tires in our neighborhoods, a persistent source of blight and environmental harm.

By improving tire collection and ensuring responsible tire disposal, the measure will help keep our streets cleaner, reduce public health risks, and support revitalization efforts. Cleaner municipalities strengthen our local economy and enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

The Senate now has until the end of the legislative session to take up the bill.
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Help for Veterans

The House unanimously advanced House Bill 5406, The Connecticut Hero Act, and it is now heading to the Senate for consideration. 

This legislation strengthens and expands support for Connecticut veterans in several important ways, including:

  • Establishing a state-run dental care program for eligible veterans
  • Waiving motor vehicle operator license fees
  • Expanding eligibility for state military medals
  • Requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to warn veterans about unauthorized "claim sharks"

These updates improve access to critical services, strengthen protections, and ensure greater recognition for the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

I will provide more legislative updates in the coming weeks.

 

Session 2026

Remember, there are resources available to follow along and make your voice heard. Here's how you can stay connected and actively participate:

  • Read summaries of bills from nonpartisan and unbiased researchers from the Office of Legislative Research
  • View the Connecticut General Assembly's upcoming events on its schedule
  • Follow CT-N for live coverage of House floor debates and more
  • Click here to register to monitor any bill's journey in the legislative process
  • Click here for information on how to testify on a bill a public hearing

These resources ensure you are an active participant in our democracy. Take a look at the graphic below and learn how you can track bills!

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Legislative Business

Politics & Policy Forum:
2026 Legislative Session Recap

Tickets Available Now‼️ HBJ's Politics & Policy Forum: 2026 Legislative Session Recap 🇺🇸 Join us for an exclusive deep dive into the latest legislative session. You'll hear directly from a powerhouse lineup of experts and panels breaking down exactly what these changes mean for you. 

Tickets & Info: https://buff.ly/iTiXqV5
 

2026 Legislative Survey

Our legislative session is now underway, and one thing that makes our work better is when we get to hear from you. I hope you’ll take my survey and reach out to me directly if I can ever be of any help.
 
Rojas 2026 Survey
 

Community Resources
 

Drug Takeback Day

As you begin spring cleaning, clearing out old medications is an essential step toward a refreshed and safe home. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, administered by the DEA, will take place on Saturday, April 25. This event provides residents with a free, convenient way to safely dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medications at local collection sites. The DEA partners with local law enforcement agencies across the United States to host this event in local communities like ours. 

Host sites will collect pills and capsules, as well as prescription and over-the-counter medicines. The DEA cannot accept liquid, sharps, or needles. Trained volunteers will be present to handle collected materials and ensure safe disposal. Any medication you wish to dispose of should be presented in a clear, sealed bag. Loose pills or capsules will not be accepted. 

If you are unable to attend the event, MyOldMeds.com offers a Locator Tool to help you find the nearest disposal site year-round. There are more than 29,000 verified locations in all 50 states that have secure unwanted or expired medicine disposal kiosks, and/ or provide free in-home disposal kits upon request. Additionally, the Locator Tool provides disposal site hours of operation, hours of collection, what is collected, and other helpful information.
 

Applications for the East Hartford Alumni Legacy Scholarship due May 15!

The East Hartford Alumni Association and Education Foundation is offering the annual East Hartford Alumni Legacy Scholarship to East Hartford graduates. This scholarship is open to any East Hartford Public School graduate who completed high school prior to the current school year (2025-2026) and is pursuing either:

  • an undergraduate degree; 
  • a certification through a vocational training program; or
  • a graduate or professional degree. 

The East Hartford Alumni Association and Education Foundation will award up to five $1,500 scholarships.

For more information, click here!
 
The mission of the East Hartford Alumni Association and Education Foundation is to promote excellence, innovation, and creativity in education for East Hartford Public Schools students through networking, mentoring, and fundraising.
 
 

Please be advised that the Renters Rebate For Elderly Disabled Renters Tax Relief Program is open.
 
State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Persons renting an apartment or room or living in cooperative housing, or a mobile home may be eligible for this program. Renters' rebates can be up to $900 for married couples and $700 for single persons. The renters' rebate amount is based on a graduated income scale and the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone) made in the calendar year prior to the year in which the renter applies. All inquiries should be directed to the Renters Rebate Hotline 860.418.6377
 

This Week In Connecticut History

Carte-de-visite photographs were the hot social media of the mid-nineteenth century. These small portrait photographs, mounted on cards, were some of the first such images to be commercially reproduced, and they created a craze for collectible photographs. People collected carte-de-visite portraits of family, friends and celebrities and then mounted them in photograph albums. Celebrity cartes-de-visite were sold at stationers’ shops the way postcards and greeting cards are today.

This enthusiasm for curating one’s own album of interesting photographs reached its height in the 1860s, so it is no surprise that when the renowned abolitionist and black rights advocate Frederick Douglass visited Hartford in the middle of the Civil War, a brand-new carte-de-visite image of him was made available to the public. Today in 1864, the Hartford Courant informed readers that: “S. H. Waite, No. 271 Main Street, has taken an admirable photograph of Frederick Douglass, which may be seen in the store window of Geer & Pond’s, where copies (carte de visites) can be purchased.”

That same day, Douglass spoke at Hartford’s Allyn Hall. His subject was Black civil rights, with a particular focus on the pay gap between Black and white soldiers in Civil War service. A reporter noted that Douglas thought “the distinction made in paying the colored soldier less than is paid the white recruit, when both share equally the burdens and dangers of the contest, very unjust; and in this few intelligent men will disagree with him. The color of the man who fights well should have nothing to do with his payment as a soldier.”


“With the United States cap on your head, the United States eagle on your belt, the United States musket on your shoulder, not all the powers of darkness can prevent you from becoming American citizens.”


Douglass had argued passionately for the right of Blacks to serve in the union army, and he had actively recruited young men to serve in the so-called “colored” regiments, including Connecticut’s 29th Regiment Colored Volunteers. In January 1864, Douglass had eloquently addressed the men of the 29th in New Haven.


“You are pioneers of the liberty of your race,” he told the men. “With the United States cap on your head, the United States eagle on your belt, the United States musket on your shoulder, not all the powers of darkness can prevent you from becoming American citizens. And not for yourselves alone are you marshaled—you are pioneers—on you depends the destiny of four millions of the colored race in this country. If you rise and flourish, we shall rise and flourish. If you win freedom and citizenship, we shall share your freedom and citizenship.”At the Hartford talk on April 16, Douglass spoke to a “fair audience,” a reception that marked a significant improvement over his earlier visits to the state. In May of 1863, he had had considerable difficulty in even finding a Hartford venue that would let him speak. The advertisement promoting the carte-de-visite during the 1864 visit suggests that Douglas’s local popularity had risen considerably during the intervening year.

Conscious of his public image, Douglass sat frequently for portraits. He viewed the
emerging technology of photography (and its popularity) as a way to counter popular prejudices about Black Americans, and to represent iconographically black freedom and dignity .” The photographer for Douglass’s carte-de-visite shared these goals. Thirty-two-year-old-year-old Stephen H. Waite had come to Hartford from Massachusetts, where he was friends with the radical abolitionists John Greenleaf Whittier and Theodore Parker. He had opened his Hartford photography studio in 1863, and was an ideal choice to take the image memorializing Douglass’s visit, an image that has become one of the better known images of the great champion for Black freedom and equal rights.

 
 

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Manchester
Land Trust Earth Day Litter Cleanup
Saturday, April 25, 2026
09:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Picking up today for a better tomorrow! Celebrate Earth Day by getting outside and volunteering to keep Manchester beautiful.

Where: Center Springs Park and Cheney Rail Trail, Meet in the parking lot at 39 Lodge Drive, Manchester CT
When: Saturday, April 25, 9am - 1pm - come anytime
What: Litter Clean up - gloves, pickers, bags, and buckets provided by Manchester Sanitation 

Event is rain or shine - dress appropriately for the weather!
Questions? Please contact Jeff Sullivan, the Land Trust's Chief Steward at 860-578-0692 or Rebecca Fowler the Manchester Recycling Coordinator at 860-647-3120. 
Co-sponsored by:

Manchester Conservation Commission
Manchester Sustainability Commission
Manchester Youth Commission
Manchester Sanitation Division
Rebuilding Together
 

Want to find out about all litter cleanups in Manchester? Sign up for the Upcoming Cleanups Newsletter!
 

FY27 Budget Adoption

Budget Adoption
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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7:00 p.m.

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Manchester Now Winter/Spring 2026

We live in a time when it is easy to be impressed by the polished lives we see online—beautiful people, perfect posts, endless followers. But real confidence and joy don’t come from likes or views; they come from feeling strong, connected, and grounded. As we move into the winter months, I encourage you to focus on building a healthy mind and body. Take a look through the Manchester Now catalog to discover activities that fit your interests and inspire you to stay active and engaged. Whether it’s joining a fitness class, exploring a new hobby, or connecting with others through community programs, these small choices can make a bid difference. Stay the course this winter, and by spring, you’ll be ready to step into the new season feeling refreshed, energized, and ready for all that’s ahead.
 

Manchester Now Winter/Spring 2026 Publication

 

Community Project & Event Fund 2026

The Community Project & Event Fund is an initiative that aims to support local grassroots and non-profit organizations and their cultural projects, programs, celebrations, and commemorations. The Neighborhoods and Families Division is requesting proposals for funding opportunities of up to $1,000 per application from Manchester-based non-profit groups, clubs, and organizations. Qualifying candidates must plan to facilitate a project, program, or celebration that is accessible to the public, culturally inclusive, and meets one of the following categories: Community Cultural Events, Commemorative Projects, or Arts and Culture Initiatives. Priority will be given to programs & projects that will be held at the Eastside Plaza.

Submissions are due by Sunday, April 19th, no later than 11:59 PM.

For more information, please contact Recreation Supervisor McKenna Cheverier.
 

25th Cruisin' on Main Street 2026

CRUISIN' ON MAIN STREET IS BACK FOR ITS 25TH YEAR!

The Manchester Cruisin’ Committee, in partnership with the Town of Manchester, is excited to announce that this year's annual Cruisin' on Main Car Show will be held on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain dates: August 9th & August 16th - depending on weather).

Larry Ash, who leads the Cruisin' Committee, along with the dedicated committee members and Calvin Harris, Senior Recreation Supervisor, have been organizing and finalizing plans for another successful event.

The success of the show is always due in part by its sponsors and their charitable donations. Mark your calendar for August 2nd and attend one of the largest one-day car shows in all of New England. Whether you are showing a car or just attending to check out the cars, listen to great music, and/or enjoying a meal downtown, you can’t miss this great annual event.

Cost for the event is free to spectators and a $10 car show registration fee for those wishing to showcase their car. Sponsor’s Choice Trophies will be awarded, and dash plaques will be given to the first 700 cars.

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First Aid & CPR Classes 2026

* We hold multiple classes on the same day utilizing different classrooms.

The date for the last class is April 25th 

1.) Pediatric First Aid & CPR this class is hybrid with the first half being taught live through Zoom starting at 8:30am. Followed by a 45 min break to give students enough time to drive to the Fire Station for the in-person porting of the class. Class will end around 2:30/3:00pm 

This class is geared toward Childcare Providers, Parents & Foster Parents approved by the Office of Early Childhood. This class is also perfect for school staff, couches and babysitters. This class also includes choking relief for all ages. 

https://ManchesterCPRprogramsDirectLinktoClassesOffered.as.me/ChildCareCPRFirstAid

 

2.) AHA Heartsaver Pediatric CPR AED only noon to 3:00pm.  This class also includes choking relief for all ages. 

https://ManchesterCPRprogramsDirectLinktoClassesOffered.as.me/PediCPR

 

3.) AHA Heartsaver CPR 8:30 to 11:00am  This class also includes choking relief. 

https://ManchesterCPRprogramsDirectLinktoClassesOffered.as.me/AdultCPRonly

 

4.) AHA BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers , First Responders, their Support Staff & College students going into the health field. 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Our classes are approved by all CT Colleges and complies with all health & health allied major's clinical requirements.

Class includes Adult and Infant CPR AED with the use of a Bag Valve Mask (BVM) device for respirations and emphasis on team dynamics, adult and infant choking relief for all ages. 

click on this link below to sign up for a class

https://ManchesterCPRprogramsDirectLinktoClassesOffered.as.me/HealthCareProviderBLS

 

5.) AHA Heartsaver Adult First Aid CPR 9am to 2pm with a 45 min break. This class includes adult & child choking relief.

https://ManchesterCPRprogramsDirectLinktoClassesOffered.as.me/AdultFirstAidCPRAED

 

Subjects usually covered but not limited to in our First Aid Pediatric classes are 

• Recognition & management of both physical & medical emergencies pertaining to but not limited to children, staff, environment & fire

•  Diabetes, Stroke, Heart Attack, Fainting & Seizure. 

• Accident prevention & safety for both indoor & outdoor play area, toy safety, car safety including child restraint systems
• Poisoning including lead, plants & chemical poisoning
• Child Abuse including types, signs & regulations pertaining to mandated reporters 

• Communicable disease prevention, recognition, management & ways of transmission, Signs & symptoms of common illnesses
• Infection control including hand washing, diapering & vaccinations

• Respiratory distress including Asthma & upper respiratory infections 

• Choking relief for all ages

• First Aid Kits

• Heat and cold temperature related illness & injuries

• Bleeding control 

• Burns

• Muscle & Bone injuries including splinting 

 

Subjects usually covered but not limited to in our Adult First Aid classes are 

• Recognition & Management of both physical & medical Emergencies, 

• Diabetes, Stroke, Heart Attack, Fainting & Seizure. 

• Poisoning including lead, plants & chemical poisoning

• Respiratory distress including Asthma & upper respiratory infections 

• Choking relief for all ages
• First Aid Kits

• Heat and cold temperature related illness & injuries

• Bleeding control 

• Burns

• Muscle & Bone injuries including splinting  

 
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2026 East Hartford Road Improvement Project
2026 Vendor-in-Place (VIP) Road Paving List

The 2026 Road Improvement Project is anticipated to begin milling and paving during the first week of May.
 
The 2026 Vendor-in-Place (VIP) Road Paving List encompasses 7.73 total miles of rehabilitation and/or resurfacing of streets throughout town. These roads were selected based on their overall condition and the need for repairs. The project includes the following streets:

*MDC or CNG will need to complete utility work. If completed in 2026, the town will Mill and Pave. If not, the re-surfacing will be moved to 2027.
 

Dinner with the Mayor at Roma's

Meet Mayor Connor Martin at Burnside Roma's Restaurant, 358 Burnside Avenue at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Drop in for a light, pay-your-own-way dinner, get to know Mayor Martin and support a local business.

Follow our "Meet the Mayor" events around town, stay tuned for future dates and locations!

 

East Hartford Commission on Aging Presents:
Senior Survey Seminars

The East Hartford Commission on Aging invites all seniors (55+) for a series of seminars and conversations with Town departments. These seminars are part of a new initiative called “Senior Survey Seminars,” in response to results from town-wide senior survey conducted by the Commission on Aging in 2023.
The seminars are intended to educate local seniors on a variety of topics, such as public safety, programming, tax assistance, senior services and more.
The four-part series will begin on April 29 and run through July 29, as follows:

  •  Wednesday, April 29, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

“Public Safety Conversation with Police, Fire and Public Works”

  •  Thursday, May 28, 6:00 -7:30 pm.

“All about taxes”

  •   Wednesday, June 24, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

“Public Programming with Libraries and Parks and Recreation”

  •   Wednesday, July 29, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

“Health and Human Services”
All workshops will be held at the Senior Center, located at 15 Millbrook Drive. 
These seminars are open to all East Hartford seniors age 55+, senior center membership not required.
To register, call the East Hartford Senior Center at (860) 291-7460 ext. 0.
Light refreshments will be provided by the Commission on Aging.

 

Veteran Banner Program

The East Hartford Veteran Banner Program honors the brave men and women who have selflessly served our country through a touching banner display in the heart of East Hartford. 
 
The banners are entirely funded by a $200 donation by sponsors from the community- family, friends, local businesses, and civic organizations. We will showcase the banners along East Hartford's Main Street, along with who sponsored the Veteran. The brackets and installation are generously being provided by the Town of East Hartford.

The $200 donation will cover the printing, shipping, and an additional framed photograph of the banner for the sponsor to display or gift to the Veteran or their family. 
 
Each banner will display the name, photograph, branch, major wars or conflicts and one or two major awards of the veteran. You will need a color or black and white photo in a jpg format at maximum quality settings. 
 
Each year the banners will be displayed Memorial Day through Veterans Day, and then given to the sponsor, the honored Veteran or their family.
 
We look forward to your participation in this program! 
 
CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR 

If you would like make a donation towards the program, please make checks payable to:

EAST HARTFORD VETERAN BANNER PROGRAM
Attn: Ekaterine Tchelidze, Senior Secretary to the Mayor 
East Hartford Town Hall, 740 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108

These donations will go towards sponsoring Veterans who do not have a sponsor that we are made aware of.

If you have a Veteran that you would like us to add to “needs a sponsor” list, please send an email to Ekaterine Tchelidze at etchelidze@easthartfordct.gov.
  
The initiative is put together by East Hartford residents and Veterans who came together to honor those who served from our commu

 

2026 East Hartford Memorial Day Events

The Town of East Hartford, in collaboration with the East Hartford Veterans Commission, are excited to announce that East Hartford’s Memorial Day Parade and series of events will take place on Monday, May 25, 2026. The events will begin with the parade stepping off at 10:00 a.m.

The day will consist of three parts: a parade, a program at the Fallen Star Memorial, and a celebration of East Hartford.The parade will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m., proceeding from 9 Riverside Drive to the Fallen Star Memorial located at Goodwin University.

Immediately following the parade, a commemorative program will be held at the Fallen Star Memorial. The events will conclude with a family-friendly celebration of East Hartford featuring food trucks, music, activities, vendors, and more.

PARTICIPANTS:

  • Those who would like to march in the Memorial Day Parade are asked to register by Wednesday, April 1, 2026, by visiting: Participant Registration

VOLUNTEERS:

  • If you are interested in volunteering at the 2026 Memorial Day Parade, please register by Monday, May 15, 2026 by visiting: Volunteer Registration

SPONSORS:

  • To make the event possible, the town would like to extend sponsorship opportunities to local businesses and organizations. Those who wish to sponsor the event or offer in-kind services, please fill out the electronic form below by Monday, April 27, 2026, which can be found at: Sponsorship Information

VENDORS:

  • If you are interested in being a vendor at the 2026 Memorial Day Parade, please contact Jenilee Tedesco via email at jtedesco@easthartfordct.gov. Registration must be completed by Monday, May 4, 2026. For additional information, please visit Vendor Information

If you have questions, please email our Event Coordinator, Jenilee Tedesco, at jtedesco@easthartfordct.gov.
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Community Grants Available from the
East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts

Bring your artistic vision to life in East Hartford!
 

The East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts (CCFA) seeks applicants for their community grants program, newly expanded with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

All interested applicants should start by filling out a basic online application; eligible entities will next be invited to fill out a second-round application specific to ARPA funding.

Grant applications will be considered on a rolling basis through August 31, 2026, after which the CCFA will revert to their typical quarterly review cycle.

Successful proposals will have a strong East Hartford connection and directly relate to fine arts and/or culture. Programs or projects may include concerts, performances, program series, festivals, workshops, exhibits, readings, after-school programs, or public art.

For complete eligibility requirements and to access the application, visit the CCFA web page.

Administrative support for the CCFA community grants is provided by the East Hartford Public Library. Funding decisions will be made by the CCFA at their regularly scheduled public meetings, typically held the second Thursday of the month in Meeting Room 1 on the lower level of the Raymond Library. 

 

East Hartford Registrar’s of
Voters Office Began Voter Canvassing
Voters Must Confirm Address Within 30 Days

The Town of East Hartford has commenced the state mandated annual canvass of electors between January 1 and May 1 to determine changes of residence.

The Registrar of Voters (ROV) of each town holding a November election are required to conduct an annual canvass of electors between January 1 and May 1 to determine changes of residence.

In accordance with State Statute, a Notice of Change of Address is mailed to voters on the active and inactive voter lists, who are believed to have moved within town.

The Town of East Hartford will conduct the canvass-by-mail allowing voters thirty days to return the canvass letter. A postage free return envelope will be included, residents are asked to confirm or correct information, sign and date and return back to the ROV by April 9, 2026.

Residents with additional questions or concerns should contact the Registrar of Voters at (860) 291-7280 or email at ehvoters@easthartfordct.gov.

 

The Town of East Hartford invites residents, businesses, and community members to join Mayor Martin’s team for a Spring Cleanup Day. This annual cleanup day celebrates pride in East Hartford and brings together members of the community to roll up their sleeves and help invest in our town. This year, the Spring Community Cleanup Day will take place on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Hillside Cemetery. Volunteers will help clean Veterans' headstones at the Cemetery. 

Non-hazardous biodegradable chemicals will be used, East Hartford Public Works Department will provide protective wear, but please plan accordingly and dress appropriately. 

Lunch will be provided following the cleanup. Dietary restrictions? Bring your own picnic lunch!

Register to volunteer—every hand helps! Registrations close Friday, May 1. 

All volunteers who sign up will be issued additional details closer to the event. Be sure to fill out the participation waiver in addition to the primary registration form.

Event will be held drizzle or shine, cancellation in case of storms will be announced by Friday, May 8. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

 

CTDOT is Developing Plans to Replace Noise Barriers Located Along I-84 Eastbound in East Hartford

CTDOT is developing plans to replace three noise barriers located along I-84 Eastbound in East Hartford.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing plans to replace the three noise barriers located along I-84 Eastbound, in East Hartford.

The project is part of CTDOT’s condition-based program to replace wooden noise barriers that are beyond their useful life. The existing systems will be replaced with a new system at the same location with the same height and length. Since wooden noise barriers are no longer being installed because of their shorter design life and more extensive maintenance needs, the replacement noise barrier will be constructed of concrete or other materials that are more durable and longer lasting. The replacement noise barrier will provide noise abatement in conformance with the criteria in place when the existing system was installed.

Replacements of the three deteriorated noise barriers on I-84 Eastbound will be at the following locations.

  • Site 1 – Beginning at Interchange 58 (Roberts Street) Eastbound On-ramp and extending approximately 1900 feet.
  • Site 2 – Beginning east of the Simmons Road overpass (Bridge No. 05555) and extending approximately 2500 feet.
  • Site 3 – Beginning east of the Forbes Street overpass (Bridge No. 05556) and extending approximately 2400 feet.

The present schedule indicates that the design will be completed in the fall of 2028, with construction anticipated to start in the spring of 2029, assuming acceptance of the project, availability of funding, and receipt of any required right-of-way and environmental permits. This project will be undertaken with one hundred percent (100%) State funds.

It is CTDOT's policy to keep the public informed and involved when such projects are undertaken. It is important that the community shares its concerns with the CTDOT to assist in the project's development. If anyone has any questions or comments on this project, please contact Michael Cherpak, Principal Engineer, at (860) 594-3155 or by e-mail at Michael.Cherpak@ct.gov. Please make reference to State Project No. 0042-0334.

 
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My office is always open if you or your family are in need of assistance. Please do not hesitate to contact me by email at Jason.Rojas@cga.ct.gov or by phone at 860-240-8541.

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Jason Rojas
 

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