Posted on November 10, 2021
Tomorrow, we observe Veterans Day and pay tribute to the unbroken line of brave citizen soldiers going back to the Revolutionary War who stepped forward and served our great nation in times of peace and armed conflict. We honor the brave men and women who fought to preserve freedom for each successive generation.
This year marks the 103rd anniversary of the signing of the armistice to end the First World War – “the war to end all wars”. First proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson in November 1919,…
Posted on November 1, 2021
November 3 at 12 PM ►Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Special Program – November 4 at 1 PM ► Journey of Dementia: What Are Caregivers Experiencing?
November 4 at 4 PM ► Safety and Memory Challenges
November 10 at 1:30 PM ► Living WIth Alzheimer’s: For Late-Stage Caregivers – This program will meet on November 10 and November 17.
November 10 at 6 PM ► Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Caregiver Tips For The Holidays
Special Program – November 12 at 10 AM ► Alzheimer’s…
Posted on October 28, 2021
Hidden well off Route 67, toward the back of a massive property, and at the top of a small plateau reclaimed from previously-processed ground are several long rows of solar panels. O&G officials say the solar panels gather enough energy to offset the power used for the entire on-site quarry operation.
Rep. Harrison, Rep. Labriola, State Senator Berthel, Selectman George Bertram, and other officials and advocates were recently granted a rare tour of the Southbury O&G property to get a close look at…
Posted on October 26, 2021
State Rep. Cindy Harrison, and Southbury residents Tom Connor and Ken and Barbara Donahue, took the short drive over to Beacon Falls last week for a first-hand look at a new, state-of-the-art facility that turns used glass bottles into “Pozzotive,” an environmentally friendly component used to make concrete.
After learning the new company was recycling municipal glass into building products, including some locally, Rep. Harrison arranged the tour and invited local recycling advocates.
“This is an…
Posted on October 25, 2021
The Rochambeau Bridge span replacement is on or ahead of schedule according to DOT officials!
Last week, Rep. Harrison joined Rep. Bolinksy and DOT officials for a tour of the bridge construction site. The lawmakers said it was interesting to see such difficult and important work being done up close, and even more so when the project engineer noted that the project is on or even a bit ahead of schedule.
DOT anticipates that new westbound span will be open to traffic before the end of December, and…
