Dear friends and neighbors,

The cold winter weather combined with rising inflation and higher costs for groceries is exacerbating the issue of food insecurity and hunger right here in our community, and across our state.

Many Connecticut residents are struggling to make ends meet, pay bills, and afford costly medications and food. They can use our help.

A small donation can make a HUGE difference and many pantries or soup kitchens make it easier than ever to provide a positive impact right from your…

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The state’s non-partisan Office of Legislative Research (OLR) has issued its annual report on important issues that the General Assembly may face during the 2024 legislative session that begins on February 7th.

You can view or download the report by clicking here.

State Representative Kathleen McCarty thanked Sarah Inc. for inviting her to their 2nd Annual Look What I Can Do! legislative breakfast to meet with parents and hear their stories about Birth to Three services in Connecticut.

SARAH Inc. KIDSTEPS Early Intervention is one of the largest Birth to Three providers in the state of Connecticut.

The Connecticut DOT is encouraging residents, commuters, business owners, and interested individuals to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024 (Snow Date January 24, 2024) to learn about and discuss Phase 1 of the proposed Route 82 project.

The meeting will be held at the Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School, 25 Mahan Drive, Norwich, Connecticut, 06360.

There will be an opportunity for individual discussions with DOT officials beginning at 6:00 p.m., with the formal presentation…

Caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other cognitive issues can be difficult, and frightening if contact is lost with them, even temporarily. For many older individuals with cognitive issues or disorientation, wandering is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening concern.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, wandering can happen at any time of the day or night and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia have a 6 in 10 chance of wandering.

Fortunately, Connecticut’s…

State Representative Kathleen McCarty (R-38) was presented with a 2023 Carroll J. Hughes Legislator of the Year Award for her efforts on behalf of law enforcement in the State of Connecticut.

The CPCA Carroll J. Hughes Legislator of the Year award is named in honor of longtime lobbyist Carroll J. Hughes and is presented annually to lawmakers who have worked to support initiatives and legislation important to law enforcement.  Hughes was a longtime and well-respected lobbyist who worked with the CPCA,…

State Representative Kathleen McCarty (R-38) today applauded the state Bond Commission for authorizing an additional $500,000 for renovations and improvements to Waterford’s Camp Harkness.

“This is great news for Waterford and the Connecticut residents who utilize, recreate and experience the programs available at our wonderful Camp Harkness,” Rep. McCarty said. “I appreciate the Bond Commission for understanding the importance of renovating, protecting and preserving state treasures like this, and…

In an effort to help local senior citizens better protect themselves from unscrupulous people, State Representative Kathleen McCarty (R-38) will be hosting a Senior Fraud and Elder Abuse Information Forum at the Waterford Senior Center on Friday, December 15^th at 1 p.m.

“I look forward to meeting with Waterford seniors and listening to and learning from local and state experts about possible fraud and other scams that target the elderly,” Rep. McCarty said. “We are fortunate to have experts who can…

Dear Friends,

For all local farmers, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for 2024 Farm Transition Grants, which assist Connecticut farmers and agricultural cooperatives in diversifying their operations and their other venues where the majority of their Connecticut-grown products are sold.

Applications are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

Applicants can apply for four unique grant categories:

Farmer Micro Grant

Microgrants to support new individuals/partnerships…

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting Shore Line East (SLE) customers that the temporary construction schedule needed for the Amtrak Fitter Interlocking Project will end and the new SLE schedule will take effect on Monday, December 18, 2023.

Click here for the full schedule

• The new SLE schedule maintains 16 daily trains on weekdays and increases to 16 trains on weekends.
• Both morning and evening train times have been adjusted.
• The new December 18 SLE schedule includes…
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