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Earlier this week, I attended an event that celebrated Purple Pantry’s 5th birthday! Purple Pantry is a volunteer-powered organization that provides food to those in need. There are 17 pantries in the Milford area that are restocked daily.
A huge thank you to Sue Brown for your dedication to our community and for working to make sure everyone has access to food when they need it. Your work makes a real difference!
Please visit their website to learn more. |
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| Thank you to everyone who attended the Coffee and Conversation event with Senator Maroney, Representative Welander and me! It is always great to have meaningful conversations with individuals in the community. |
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I spent last Saturday attending events that celebrated our local first responders!
I started at the Post Road Cup, where the Milford PD took on the West Haven PD—congrats to West Haven on their 6-2 win! |
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| Then, I joined the Orange Volunteer Fire Department for their 100th Anniversary Dinner Dance, honoring a century of service and dedication. Thank you to all who put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe! |
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| Finally, I had the opportunity to tour Milestones Behavioral Services with Rep. Leeper and Rep. Kennedy. This organization is dedicated to empowering children with special needs by providing them with the specialized support and resources they need to thrive. A big thank you to the passionate administrators and staff for welcoming us and giving us a firsthand look at the life-changing work you do every day! |
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Don’t forget about next week’s public hearings!
You need to register if you wish to provide testimony but that isn’t necessary if you want to observe the hearings. Tune in and watch them live on the committee’s YouTube channel.
Here is a look at this week’s schedule, including the bills that will be heard, in this week’s CGA Bulletin. |
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| Last week, I attended a press conference concerning climate and business policy. I spoke about two B Corp organizations that are based in the 117th district - Athletic Brewing Company, the world's largest non-alcoholic brewery, and Bigelow Tea, which has a warehouse in Milford. I commend both companies for their commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. |
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Beam End Repairs on I-95, I-91 and Route 5 Bridges in Fairfield, Milford, North Haven
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced that beam end repairs will be performed on I-95, I-91, Route 5 Bridges in Fairfield, Milford, and North Haven. This project is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, April 1, and be completed on Friday, November 28, 2025. The project consists of beam end repairs and other structure repairs.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
There will be temporary lane closures on I-95, I-91, State Road 796, Route 5, and Route 1 from Monday, April 1 to Friday, November 28, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Traffic control signing patterns, State Troopers, Municipal Police and Flaggers will guide motorists through the work zone.
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.
Click here to learn more.
CTDOT is Developing Plans to Mill and Pave 14 Bridges Along Route 15, 22, and 34 in Southwestern Connecticut
CTDOT is developing plans to mill and pave 14 bridges along Route 15, Route 22 and Route 34 in Southwestern Connecticut. This project will be part of the state-wide bridge preservation program as follow up to pavement preservation projects with the purpose of repairing the bridge decks thus extending their service life and keeping the structures in a state of good repair.
The project involves removing the bridge overlay and membrane, the necessary repairs to the bridge deck and applying new membrane and overlay as well as replacing the bridge joints. Click here to see a list of the bridges that may be impacted.
2025 Pavement Preservation Program on Route 7 and 15 in Norwalk, Milford, Trumbull, and Stratford
CTDOT announced that a pavement preservation program will begin on Route 7 and 15 in Norwalk, Trumbull, Stratford, and Milford. This project is scheduled to begin Friday, March 21 and be completed on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The project consists of the milling and paving of routes in both directions, replacement of guardrail, curbing, sidewalks, and intersection equipment.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Route 7 North and Southbound
There will be lane closures from Friday, March 21 to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. There will also be ramp closures from Friday March 21 to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Route 15 North and Southbound
There will be lane closures from Friday, March 21 to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. There will also be ramp closures from Friday March 21 to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Traffic control signing patterns and State Troopers will guide motorists through the work zone. Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving through the work zone.
Click here to learn more. |
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There are several free resources available this year for anyone who needs to file state and federal taxes.
You can use the IRS Direct File Tool, which is a new option for anyone who lived and earned all their income in Connecticut last year.
Click here for more information on IRS Direct File Tool.
The federal government is also offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers free tax preparation services to eligible taxpayers. Here is some of the eligibility date for VITA:
• Household income less than $68,000
• If self-employed, business expenses should be less than $35,000
• No income from a rental property |
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Sincerely,
MJ Shannon
State Representative |
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