Posted on July 26, 2024
Local State Representatives Discuss Needs of Regional Nonprofit CAAWC
Danbury, Conn. – The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, which has been operating in Danbury under various names for about six decades, serves 20,000 people in the region. State Representatives Rachel Chaleski (R-Danbury), Martin Foncello (R-Brookfield), and Mitch Bolinsky (R-Newtown) recently sat down with Executive Director Michelle James to learn more about the nonprofit and discuss the state’s role in their operations.…
Posted on July 24, 2024
Lawmakers to Host Newtown Senior Legislative Update in August
NEWTOWN- State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106), Marty Foncello (R-107), and State Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) are inviting Newtown residents to a senior legislative update at the Nunnawauk Meadows on Thursday, August 1st.
The update will be at Nunnawauk Meadows, in the Community Building at 3 Nunnawauk on Thursday, August 1st from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
The conversation will cover the major topics from the 2024 legislative session and acts…
Posted on July 23, 2024
SANDY HOOK- State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106), Martin Foncello (R-107) and State Senator Tony Hwang along with the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire and Rescue and the Halstead family held a ceremony to name the Exit 10 bridge, carrying Church Hill Rd over I-84 E/W in honor of former Chief William Halstead.
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue (SHVFR) Chief Anthony Capozziello introduced Rep. Bolinsky, who gave an overview of why the state renamed this bridge in honor of former Chief William Halstead.…
Posted on July 19, 2024
HARTFORD- Connecticut’s leading business organization, CBIA, recognized State Representative Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) with a perfect 2024 legislative voting score on key business, jobs and economic-growth oriented bills to shape Connecticut’s business climate and spur economic growth. Rep. Bolinsky has earned a 100% score from CBIA in every one of the 12-years he has served in the General Assembly.
“We must always remember that it is people – innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders – who create…
Posted on July 2, 2024
Several new laws will take effect July 1st that could have an impact on you, your business, or our community. I have highlighted some of them below.
A summary of some new laws include:
AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF, SCHOOL DISCIPLINE AND DISCONNECTED YOUTH
An Education Mandate Review Advisory Council will be created to advise and report to the General Assembly about the cost and implementation of existing education mandates on local and regional boards of education, as well as the impact…
Posted on May 30, 2024
NEWTOWN — To pay tribute to the Flag Day holiday, State Reps. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107), in cooperation with Newtown VFW Post #308 and Scout Troop #270, are helping Newtown residents dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.
The U.S. Flag Code specifies that old American flags no longer in service must be properly disposed, and the lawmakers are offering this service free of charge, in conjunction with VFW Post #308.
On Saturday June 8th from…
Posted on May 24, 2024
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that guide rail upgrade projects will be performed on Route 25 and Service Road 860 from the Monroe town line to Service Road 860 (Mile Hill Road) in Newtown. The project consists of upgrading existing guide rail systems to current standard systems on Route 25 North and South and Service Road 860 (Mile Hill Road) east and westbound in Newtown. The upgrades are scheduled to begin on Monday, June 10 and continue through Friday, June…
Posted on May 22, 2024
The nonpartisan Office of Legislative Research (OLR) has published its 2024 “Major Public Acts” report. This report gives a categorical breakdown of the major topics that the General Assembly addressed in the 2024 session. OLR produces this report in consultation with the nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis (OFA). The legislation included in the report has been broken out into 20 different categories including energy, environment, taxes, and transportation.
To review the report in its entirety,…
Posted on May 21, 2024
Bolinsky Celebrates State Indoor Air Quality Grants for Newtown
NEWTOWN- State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) hailed the awarding of $3.5-million of 2024 state indoor air quality (IAQ) grants to Newtown Public Schools.
The grants are being awarded through the HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grants Program for Public Schools, a state program that is administered by DAS. It was created as part of the budget adjustment bill that Governor Lamont signed into law in 2022 (Public Act 22-118).
In fiscal year 2023,…
Posted on May 9, 2024
HARTFORD- State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) hailed House and Senate passage of transformative legislation for seniors across Connecticut making it easier to age-in-place, stay in their homes instead of going to a nursing home, while saving the state money, House Bill 5001, An Act Supporting Connecticut Seniors and the Improvement of Nursing and Home-Based Care.
As the elderly population steadily grows, there is an urgency to provide resources and assistance to this community. As the Ranking member…