Brian Lanoue

Griswold's Ryan Aubin Receives Legislative Citation from Rep. Lanoue & Senator Somers

On Friday, it was a pleasure to join Senator Somers in presenting a citation to Ryan Aubin in recognition of his years of dedicated service to the Town of Griswold. We were honored to present this recognition during the talent show at the youth summer camp program Ryan leads at Griswold Elementary School! For nearly two decades, Ryan has made a difference in the lives of Griswold residents, especially its children, youth, and families. During his 19 years as Director of Parks and Recreation, he oversaw the Griswold Youth and Family Center, helped manage the town’s public parks, and organized countless recreational programs for our residents. Ryan also served as Griswold’s Youth Services Bureau Director, where he worked to support young people and families throughout the community. His leadership helped make Griswold’s Parks & Recreation Department one of the very best in all of eastern Connecticut, and his commitment to the community has made him a mentor, friend, and role model to many. With an associate’s degree from Thre Rivers Community College, a Master of Science in Recreation and Leisure from Southern Connecticut State University, and certifications from both the National Recreation and Park Association and the Connecticut Recreation and Park Association. I also want to personally note how much I appreciate Ryan’s support for my bill requiring background checks for all children’s camp employees. While this was already something he had implemented, he was one of the first people to support the bill without hesitation. Now, he will begin an exciting new chapter as a full-time faculty member! We thank Ryan for all he has done for Griswold and wish him continued success. Congratulations, Ryan! Keep smiling!

State Representative Brian Lanoue Secures a 100% Voting Record During the 2026 Legislative Session

It is a true honor to represent the 45th District and to be entrusted with the responsibility of serving my neighbors. Every vote is an opportunity to stand up for our district, and I remain committed to showing up, doing the work, and making sure your voice is heard. I want to thank the voters in Griswold, Ledyard, Lisbon, Preston, and Voluntown, for giving me this unique opportunity!

Honoring Griswold's Tom Geer

It was my honor to present a legislative citation to Tom Geer at the Griswold Fire Department’s annual dinner in recognition of his 40 years of dedicated service, this past Saturday. Over the years, Tom has served the community in a number of important roles, including Firefighter, EMT, Driver/Operator, and Assistant Engineer. His decades of commitment to public safety, emergency response, and helping others reflect the very best of community service. In addition to his service with the fire department, Tom has also contributed to the community through his work with Geer Sand and Gravel and Geer Tree Farm. Congratulations, Tom, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for 40 years of outstanding service to Griswold and our area!

Center for Safe Futures Groundbreaking Ceremony

I attended the Center for Safe Futures groundbreaking ceremony earlier this month in Waterford. This new facility will be a cornerstone of support for people suffering from domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, child abuse, and elder abuse in our area. This project will ensure that victims and survivors of violence will have access to crisis intervention, counseling, housing assistance, childcare, legal services and more at one central location. There were many in our community who attended this groundbreaking including, my good friend and Safe Futures CEO, Kathie Verano, who works tirelessly to support women and families who are victims of domestic violence. I look forward to monitoring this project in the months to come, and will always stand with victims of violence in our state.

Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast

It was my pleasure to join my fellow southeastern Connecticut legislators at the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative breakfast recently. We answered questions on many different legislative initiatives including my bills to tax exempt volunteer first responder stipend checks and the establishment of the AI task force to examine CTECS curricular as it relates to AI. With both bills being passed in one of the two legislative chambers, and earning bi-partisan support, I felt it was important to share with the GNACC members my vision for the 2027 legislative session and beyond.