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Bolinsky: Install of Wrong-Way Driving Alert Systems on I-84 Exits in Newtown

Posted on March 14, 2024

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced installation of Wrong Way Driver Countermeasure Systems will take place on I-84 East and West at Exits 10 and 11 next week.

The work for Exit 10 is scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 13, at 7 pm, and be completed on Thursday, March 14, at 5 am. Work for Exit 11 is scheduled to begin Thursday, March 14, at 7 pm, and be completed on Friday, March 15, by 5 am.

Motorists can expect lane closures during the work. Detours will be in place.

Newtown Stands United Against Attempt to Limit Crisis Drills in Schools

Posted on March 14, 2024

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HARTFORD- On Monday, Newtown officials came to the State Capitol in full force opposing a proposal in the Education Committee that limits crisis drills for students in Connecticut schools. Both State Reps. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107), who sit on the Education Committee, heard testimony from Newtown First Selectman Jeffrey Capeci, Newtown Police Chief David Kullgren and Newtown School Superintendent Christopher Melillo on how valuable having crisis drills in schools are for

Bolinsky Hails Committee Passage of Major Nursing Home Legislation

Posted on March 13, 2024

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HARTFORD – State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) hailed the unanimous, Aging Committee passage of a ground-breaking bipartisan policy bill that strengthen our state’s nursing-home oversight and care standards, to better protect patients and their families.

The legislation, HB 5046, An Act Promoting Nursing Home Resident Quality of Life, will address patient quality of life through several provisions, and offer stronger consumer protections for assisted living residents.

“At the Capitol, this legislation

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