Posted on February 6, 2024
New name. Same great opportunity.
The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) announced that applications for the Ignite grant, formerly known as the Equity Match Grant, are now being accepted!
The deadline to apply is March 14, 2024. The application is also offered in Spanish.
According to the WBDC, the “ignite grant provides a groundbreaking opportunity for Connecticut women-owned businesses. Since 2020, WBDC has provided grants totaling more than $2.5M to 276 women-owned businesses in every…
Posted on January 31, 2024
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…
Posted on January 22, 2024
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.
Posted on January 17, 2024
Many of you have reached out to me concerning how you may be able to help the family involved in the devastating early January house fire in Somers. Family members are currently staying with relatives in Windsor Locks.
Right now, the best we can do is raise money to help the family take care of their day-to-day needs while also preparing for the very difficult road ahead.
The Town of Somers has set up an Angel Fund to collect tax-deductible donations. Info is here: https://somers.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1462…
Posted on January 17, 2024
State Representative Tami Zawistowski (R-61) will be hosting two pre-session Coffee & Conversation events to meet with constituents at The Craft, LLC, in East Granby from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, January 27th and at the Suffield Senior Center from 6-7 p.m. on the 31st.
Constituents and concerned Connecticut residents are encouraged to attend to meet with Rep. Zawistowski to ask questions or share concerns regarding state government and the upcoming legislative session that begins on Wednesday, February…
Posted on December 21, 2023
Congratulations to Suffield Regional Agriscience alumni honored at Forever Blue ceremony for their remarkable achievement in earning the FFA American Degree! Makayla O’Sullivan, Makena Shea and Renee Tautic (Brittani Burke could not attend), all from the class of 2020, provided inspiration to current Suffield FFA students and I was happy to present them with General Assembly citations congratulating them. The American Degree is earned by less than one percent of FFA members and recognizes not only…
Posted on December 20, 2023
Dear Friends,
Even though temperatures are dropping and the snow is coming, there are still plenty of reasons to explore Connecticut State Parks. Connecticut is home to 142 beautiful state parks and forests, and now it’s even easier to access important information before you head out for a hike or other activities.
CTParks.com is the new official website for Connecticut State Parks and provides an easy way to learn about and access state parks and other recreation areas, including more than 2,500…
Posted on December 20, 2023
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…
Posted on December 8, 2023
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…
Posted on November 29, 2023
After Governor Lamont rescinded his regulatory package to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, legislative democrats expressed their intention to pursue this ban in the upcoming legislative session. This would put the measure up for a debate and vote before the full House and Senate.