April 25, 2014

Carpino Helps Defeat Plan to Rollback Drug-Free School Zone

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HARTFORD- State Rep. Christie Carpino (Cromwell & Portland) hailed the defeat of a proposal to shrink the size of drug-free zone surrounding schools, daycares and public housing, from 1,500 feet to 200 feet.

Carpino and other legislators on the Education committee voted down the measure April 24th, with it failing 11-17. Carpino also voted against the measure in Judiciary, both this year on last, and spoke out against the proposal both in committee and on the House floor last session.

“The defeat of this proposal is a win for all children in Connecticut. We should be tough on drug dealers and enforce the current penalties, not send them a message that it’s open season to sell to our children,” said Rep. Carpino.

Carpino was one of the chief opponents of the bill which lessens the enhanced penalties for drug possession and dealing near schools and daycare centers.

Carpino: Milling and Resurfacing on I-91 Northbound Exits 21 to 23 in Cromwell and Rocky Hill

CTDOT is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Interstate 91 northbound exits 21 to 23 in Cromwell and Rocky Hill starting on Monday, September 22 ,2025. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on I-91 northbound Exits 21 to 23 […]

September 18, 2025

Carpino Organizes Community Service Project

State Representative Christie Carpino invited elected board members from both Portland and Cromwell to join her for a community service initiative at Connecticut Foodshare to help the greater good. Carpino along with the local elected officials and students volunteered by working a two-hour shift at Connecticut Foodshare in Wallingford on Saturday afternoon. Connecticut Foodshare plays […]

September 12, 2025