Hartford, CT – Wednesday at the Mystic Seaport Museum, State Representative Holly Cheeseman (R-37) attended a ceremony hailing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between like-minded organizations in the State of Connecticut that believe the Blue Economy can serve as a driving force for economic development, coastal and community resilience, and innovation.

The mission is to be the nexus for the Blue Economy in the State of Connecticut. As a critical driver of sustainable economic growth,…

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…

CTDOT is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 85 in Waterford and Montville starting July 8, 2024. 

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 85 in Waterford and Montville starting July 8, 2024. The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 3.89-mile segment of Route 85 in Waterford and Montville. The milling segment for this project is scheduled for Monday morning,…

Cheeseman Named a Children’s Champion in 2024

EAST LYME- State Rep. Holly Cheeseman (R-37) was named a 2024 Children’s Champion by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance in a presentation Friday at Carelot Early Learning Center in East Lyme.

The award recognizes people who’ve made “significant contributions to improving the lives of young children in Connecticut.”

Rep. Cheeseman was presented the recognition by Merrill Gay, the Executive Director at Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance for her…

Rep. Cheeseman Honored by Safe Futures for Her Work to Stop Domestic Violence

WATERFORD – State Representative Holly Cheeseman (R-37) received recognition for her dedication and commitment to the Center for Safe Futures in 2024 on Friday, June 14^th at the Safe Futures Light to Way Breakfast at Langley’s Restaurant at the Great Neck Country Club.

The guest speaker and presenting sponsor for the breakfast was Dr. William Petit, a known state-wide advocate on behalf of domestic violence victims.

Also,…

It was a great day in Mashantucket as the final beam was placed high above the main building during the “topping out ceremony” of the first Great Wolf Lodge in Connecticut, located at Foxwoods.

State Reps. Holly Cheeseman, Kathleen McCarty, Greg Howard, were all on hand to celebrate the achievement and see the incredible construction progress in person.

Following remarks by Steve Jacobsen, Great Wolf Lodge’s v.p. of development, Tribal Chairman Rodney Butler welcomed and thanked the dignitaries,…

**Representative Holly Cheeseman Secures State Bond Commission Grant for Montville Animal Shelter**

Montville, CT – June 1, 2024 – State Representative Holly Cheeseman (R-37) is pleased to announce that the Montville Animal Shelter has been awarded a significant grant from the State Bond Commission.

The State Bond Commission, of which Rep. Cheeseman is a member, will be voting on this bond item at their June 7^th meeting.

This funding, which totals $2 Million will be used to upgrade and expand the…

Rep. Cheeseman Applauds State Grant Awarded Darrow Pond Outdoor Education, Conservation and Recreation Center

Hartford, Conn. – State Representative Holly Cheeseman (R-37) is applauding the announcement by the Connecticut Department of Energy Environmental (DEEP) to award Darrow Pond Outdoor Education, Conservation and Recreation Center in East Lyme a state grant.

The grants are being awarded through Connecticut Recreational Trails Grant Program, which is administered by DEEP. Funds to support the…

EAST LYME – State Representative Holly Cheeseman (R-37) hosted a robust legislative ‘Town Hall’ to wrap-up the 2024 legislative session at the East Lyme Town Hall, Thursday evening.

“I was impressed with the considerable turnout on a beautiful May evening, which led to thought-provoking questions and conversation. The people of East Lyme, Montville, and Salem care deeply about their state and they inspire me to work hard for them. It’s always a pleasure to meet with residents and keep the lines of…

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,…