Posted on August 16, 2022
A new social media trend is resulting in a recent wave of vehicle thefts happening in Connecticut and across the country.
Kia and Hyundai vehicle owners are being urged to stay vigilant as a new social media challenge is encouraging individuals to steal vehicles using a phone charging cable and screwdriver.
The theft of these vehicles is possible due to the lack of an immobilizer. An immobilizer is a security device that doesn’t allow the car to be started unless the transponder or smart key is used.…
Posted on July 27, 2022
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations with less than 100 full-time employees may be able to benefit from the newly created Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund. The program provides low interest non-forgivable loans to approved applicants between $5,000 and $500,000 (subject to eligibility).
Loans totaling less than $150,000 will have a 60-month repayment period while those totaling more than $150,000 will have a 72-month repayment period. These loans can be used for payroll, equipment, utilities…
Posted on July 7, 2022
HARTFORD – The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) has released their ‘2022 State House Voting Records’ annual report and State Representative Robin Green (R-55) recently received a 100% score for her support of business-friendly legislation.
“One of my priorities has always been to ensure the legislature is doing everything we can to support our small, medium, and larger sized businesses,” Rep. Green said. “As a business owner myself, I know first-hand many of the challenges and…
Posted on May 20, 2022
HARTFORD – State Representative Robin Green (R-Marlborough) is encouraging residents to ‘Retire Your Worn American Flags’ at two drop off locations within the 55th District. Flags will be collected from Monday, May 23rd through Friday, June 10th.
Collection Sites:
Marlborough Town Hall, 26 N Main Street
Hebron Town Hall, 15 Gilead Street
The U.S. Flag Code specifies that the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way,…
Posted on March 31, 2022
HARTFORD – State Representative Robin Green (R-55) applauded the State Bond Commission’s decision to approve two separate Grant-in-Aid grants for the Town of Hebron.
The first $2,000,000 grant will be used to purchase a backup electric generator for RHAM High School so that the school can be used as a regional emergency center. The second $232,666 grant will be used to replace the Douglas Library roof.
“I am pleased the Bond Commission recognized the importance of these local projects to our community,”…
Posted on February 14, 2022
During a House Session on February 10th, State Representative Robin Green (R-55) voted against extending the civil preparedness and public health emergencies, and the extension of executive orders issued by Governor Lamont.
The first item, HJ 1 ‘Resolution Declaring the Continuation of the Public Health and Civil Preparedness Emergencies in the State,’ renewed the state of emergency until June 30th. Connecticut has been governed under a state of emergency since March 10, 2020 when Governor Lamont…
Posted on January 19, 2022
The federal government yesterday released a website allowing households across Connecticut and the country to order free COVID-19 rapid tests for delivery by visiting: https://www.covidtests.gov/. Just click on the website link, input your information and address, and confirm for four free COVID-19 rapid tests to be delivered through the post office. These test kits are expected to be shipped in late January.
With tax season rapidly approaching, I also wanted to provide you with some information…
Posted on January 7, 2022
State Representative Robin Green (R-55) will host a virtual town hall-style meeting via Zoom to hear from her constituents prior to the start of the 2022 Legislative Session, which will begin on February 9, 2022.
Rep. Green invites residents of Andover, Bolton, Hebron and Marlborough to join her on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 10 – 11 a.m.
The focus of this event will be to hear directly from constituents to better understand the issues and concerns that are most important to them.
Those interested…
Posted on January 3, 2022
New policies affecting Connecticut taxpayers and businesses took effect on January 1st, 2022. This year, several important measures that may impact you, your family or your business become law, including:
- An Act Concerning Paid Family and Medical Leave – Public Act No. 19-25 – Summary
- An Act Concerning Diabetes and High Deductible Health Plans – Public Act No. 20-4 – Summary
- An Act Concerning Court Operations – Public Act No. 21-104 (Sec. 2-10, 12-14, 24, 27, 29-33) – Summary
New legislation effective…
Posted on December 1, 2021
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is developing plans to upgrade existing pedestrian crossing equipment (to include countdown pedestrian indications, accessible pedestrian pushbuttons, and concurrent pedestrian phasing) in an effort to improve accessibility and pedestrian safety at 14 locations statewide, including:
- Bolton – U.S. Route 6/44 at S.R. 533 and Route 85 – Intersection No. 012-201
- Bolton – Route 44 at South Rd. – Intersection No. 012-208
It is DOT’s policy to keep the public informed…