Karen Reddington-Hughes

Flanders Nature Center Receives Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant

The Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust have been awarded a $422,500.00 Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant to preserve approximately 23 acres of open space. The ‘Grzesiak Property’ abuts the Van Vleck Farm and Flanders Nature Center. These preserves will be connected with the addition of a new scenic trail system on this property and its preservation will provide tremendous educational benefits through increased programs along with expanding other passive recreational activities

Route 63 Morris and Litchfield Milling and Resurfacing Project

DOT will be conducting a milling and resurfacing project on Route 63 in Morris and Litchfield from Route 109 (Thomaston Road) to Route 202. Milling is scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 18 and continue to Friday, June 26. Resurfacing is slated to begin on Monday, June 29 and continue to Wednesday, July 15. Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO Motorists can expect lane closures of Route 63 from Route 109 (Thomaston Road) to Route 202 in Morris and Litchfield. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone.

Rep. Reddington-Hughes Acknowledges Young Constituent's Efforts to Name State Amphibian

Rep. Reddington-Hughes had the privilege of recognizing a young constituent with an official legislative citation for her efforts in being the driving force behind naming the state amphibian after the Spring Peeper frog. While on vacation, Mae Ambruso was interested in learning more about their local acknowledgements and when seeing their state amphibian recognized Connecticut didn’t have one at the time. Through extensive research, support, and hard work she was able to get that changed as part of Public Act 26-67.

Rep. Reddington Hughes and Sen. Harding Host Update, Summarize Legislative Session

State Sen. Stephen Harding and State Rep. Karen Reddington-Hughes were pleased to see such a great turnout for their Legislative Update at Patty’s Restaurant in Litchfield. “I appreciate everyone who took the time out of their schedules to attend our most recent legislative update,” Rep. Reddington-Hughes said. For those who were unable to attend but still have questions, concerns, or issues related to state government, you an email Rep. Reddington-Hughes at Karen.Reddington-Hughes@housegop.ct.gov .

Rep. Reddington-Hughes and Sen. Harding to Host Legislative Update in Litchfield

With the 2026 Legislative Session complete, State Senator Stephen Harding and State Representative Karen Reddington-Hughes will be hosting a Coffee & Conversation update at Patty’s Restaurant in Litchfield. The lawmakers are providing an opportunity for area residents to learn more about new legislation passed, discuss some the items that didn’t make it over the finish line or the biennium state budget, and answer any questions they may have. If you’d like a chance to learn more, they hope you will consider joining them.