Kaitlyn Shake

In this week's email, read about the Human Services Committee meeting this week, learn about additional state funding for Stratford through the LEAP grant, read about a press conference this week at Optimus Health Care to celebrate the $2.43 million state investment for the OB/GYN, Pediatric, and Dental expansion, find information about absentee ballots and early voting available in mid-October, learn about expanded health care options for Early Childhood Educators, and more.

I hope this message finds you and your family well, and that you are enjoying the start of fall! This weekend, stay safe and stay prepared for the expected nor'easter with heavy rains and high winds.

In this week's email, find information on how to prepare for this weekend's storm, read about new funding approved by the Community Investment Fund for the Fletcher African American Museum, find information on how to report flooding damage from the storms on September 13th, learn about new laws in effect on October 1st, and find other state and local resources. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning with Stratford’s First Responders, Veterans, Elected Officials, and community members at town hall for the 9/11 25th Anniversary Memorial. I hope to see you at the Stratford VFW Post 9460 Candlelight Vigil tonight, as we come together as a community to remember September 11th, 2001. Find more information about the annual Stratford VFW Post 9460 vigil further down.

In this week's email, take a moment to remember the lives lost and honor the brave heroes on September 11th, 2001, read about new state funding for Stratford, and find other state and local resources I hope you find useful.

I wish all those who celebrate a happy Rosh Hashanah, and I wish you peace and happiness in the coming year!

I am proud to share the State Bond Commission approved $1.3 million for the replacement of the Bunnell High School track during the meeting on Tuesday, September 8th!

I hope this message finds you and your family well, and that you are all able to relax and enjoy this Labor Day Weekend!

In this week's email, you can read about an event I attended this week to honor Dolly Parton's legacy through the Imagination Library, find information on two energy assistance programs, learn about the new Connecticut Higher Education Registry, and more.

I hope all the Stratford students, families, teachers, and staff had a wonderful and successful first week of the 2026-2027 school year!

In this week's email, you can read about Thursday's Human Services joint committee meeting, learn about the $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. and what it means for Connecticut, find several resources and reminders for parents and students as you head back to school, and other state and local resources.

I hope this message finds you and your family well and enjoying the final weeks of summer as back-to-school approaches!

In this week's email, you can read about new additional special education funding for Stratford Public Schools, find information on the sales tax elimination of school supplies as you start back-to-school shopping, energy bill relief programs, the new state law to protect against surveillance consumer pricing and programs, learn about the annual Connecticut Veterans Affairs Stand Down Event, and find other state and local resources.