Several new laws will be taking effect on October 1st. I have highlighted a couple of these new laws but encourage you to review the entire list by clicking the button below.

• Municipal Veterans Services – This bill reorganizes the laws requiring municipalities to establish veterans’ representative programs and makes various changes to them, including allowing municipalities to jointly carry out their program related duties.
• Wrong-way Driving Prevention – DOT will implement measures to stop the uptick…
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On December 1, 2023, Eversource will introduce a new discount rate for electric customers with a financial hardship status. Based on their household income or receipt of a public assistance benefit, they may be eligible for a 10% or 50% discount off their electric bill per month.  For example, if they have a $100 monthly bill, it would be $10 less if they receive a 10% discount or $50 less if they receive the 50% discount.

Click here to learn more about the discount program. 

The CT Dept. of Veterans Affairs will be hosting STAND DOWN 2023 on Friday, September 22, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., to provide access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based non-profits at these regional sites across the State.

The regional sites include:

• Bridgeport: University of Bridgeport, Wheeler Recreational Center, 400 University Ave.
• Bristol: Gregory CCD Center, 1043 Stafford Ave.
• Danbury: Danbury War Memorial…
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