2023 Legislative Survey

Posted on March 28, 2023

I want to hear from you, please tell me what you think.

To find out where the people of Brookfield, Bethel, and Newtown stand on some issues being debated in the Connecticut General Assembly, I’m asking you to take this brief survey. It is important for me as an elected official to know what the constituents I represent think about different issues of the day.

Please complete my survey below:

Rep. Foncello co-sponsors bill requiring local representation on CT Siting Council for local projects

Posted on March 20, 2023

Hartford— A bill co-sponsored by Representative Martin Foncello (R-Brookfield) would require local representation on the Connecticut Siting Council for local projects. S.B. No. 73 would allow an elector from local municipality to be a non-voting member.

“Brookfield officials, like those from other towns in our area, believe resident voices aren’t being heard through the current cell tower approval process. Some feel application approval is a given before any hearings are held. I am supporting this

Arts Endowment Fund Grant Awarded Locally

Posted on March 17, 2023

Hartford— The Connecticut Office of the Arts recently awarded Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund (CAEF) grants totaling $864,233 to 165 organizations across the state.

CAEF grants provide general operating support that organizations may use toward programming, administrative or operational costs, capital projects, equipment, or to build their own endowments.

Locally, the Brookfield Craft Center was awarded a more than $600 grant.

The Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund was established by the Connecticut

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