Posted on May 9, 2024
HARTFORD- A “Governor’s Bill” with high aspirations to reform the nursing home industry received strong support from State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106). On Monday May 6th, it passed overwhelmingly in the House of Representatives, followed by passage in the State Senate on Wednesday May 8th.
The legislation, HB-5046, An Act Promoting Nursing Home Resident Quality of Life will add consumer protections at assisted living centers, improve the oversight of nursing home management companies and phase…
Posted on April 29, 2024
Newtown-Aquila’s Nest Vineyards in Newtown has been named by the Small Business Administration as Connecticut’s Small Manufacturer of the Year. State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107) were among the officials on hand for the recognition ceremony on Friday, April 26, 2024. Also at the event were State Senator Tony Hwang, Newtown First Selectman Jeff Capeci, and Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, PJ Prunty.
Ahead of National Small Business Week,…
Posted on April 25, 2024
Reps. Bolinsky & Foncello, House Republicans Offer Plan to Balance State Budget
Contains structural spending reforms, invests in local education, under the spending cap
HARTFORD—Today at the State Capitol, State Reps. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107), along with their House Republican colleagues released a plan to bring the second year of the state budget into balance, keeping a promise to Connecticut taxpayers by respecting the constitutionally required fiscal guardrails, and focusing…
Posted on April 22, 2024
Newtown, Conn. — Dozens of Newtown seniors attended a Pizza & Policy event on Friday with state Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Marty Foncello (R-107). About 45 people listened to the pair discuss work to date during the 2024 legislative session. The legislators then took questions from the attendees, ranging from senior housing to tax relief.
Most of the concerns expressed by seniors centered around the ability to age in place with appropriate services available, reliably and affordably.…
Posted on April 19, 2024
Newtown, CT – Hearts of Hope Newtown recently hosted a ‘Paint with a Purpose’ event honoring 911 Emergency Dispatchers. State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Marty Foncello (R-107) thanked the organization for their continued efforts to bring hope to those who serve the community.
About a dozen community members attended the event, which took place during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Newtown Emergency Communications Center Director Maureen Will, who also serves as the…
Posted on March 19, 2024
HARTFORD- On Monday March 18th, State Reps. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107) hailed the decision by the Education Committee leadership to strike two controversial sections in a bill that would have reduced the number of student crisis drills in schools from the current state standard requiring three per school year, to just one student-participating drill per school year. Both legislators led the charge in eliminating the proposed sections, with the support of State Senator Tony…
Posted on March 14, 2024
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced installation of Wrong Way Driver Countermeasure Systems will take place on I-84 East and West at Exits 10 and 11 next week.
The work for Exit 10 is scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 13, at 7 pm, and be completed on Thursday, March 14, at 5 am. Work for Exit 11 is scheduled to begin Thursday, March 14, at 7 pm, and be completed on Friday, March 15, by 5 am.
Motorists can expect lane closures during the work. Detours will be in place.…
Posted on March 14, 2024
HARTFORD- On Monday, Newtown officials came to the State Capitol in full force opposing a proposal in the Education Committee that limits crisis drills for students in Connecticut schools. Both State Reps. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107), who sit on the Education Committee, heard testimony from Newtown First Selectman Jeffrey Capeci, Newtown Police Chief David Kullgren and Newtown School Superintendent Christopher Melillo on how valuable having crisis drills in schools are for…
Posted on March 13, 2024
HARTFORD – State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) hailed the unanimous, Aging Committee passage of a ground-breaking bipartisan policy bill that strengthen our state’s nursing-home oversight and care standards, to better protect patients and their families.
The legislation, HB 5046, An Act Promoting Nursing Home Resident Quality of Life, will address patient quality of life through several provisions, and offer stronger consumer protections for assisted living residents.
“At the Capitol, this legislation…
Posted on March 9, 2024
HARTFORD – On Thursday morning, State Representative and House Ranking Member of the Aging Committee Mitch Bolinsky (R – Newtown) had the pleasure to join the Speaker of the House Matthew Ritter (D – Hartford) and State Representative and House Aging Committee Chair Jane Garibay (D- Windsor, Windsor Locks) for a press conference to champion HB 5001 – AN ACT SUPPORTING CONNECTICUT SENIORS AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF NURSING AND HOME-BASED CARE.
HB 5001 is a large omnibus bill that addresses several elder…