Please join me in welcoming Complete Training to Southbury. They are not a gym, instead they focus on personal training and classes to enhance strength and core. If you feel there is something missing in your exercise program, check them out.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings…

State Representative Cindy Harrison (R-69) is asking the community to join her as she rolls up her sleeve and gives blood during an American Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by the Heritage Hotel in Southbury on Thursday, October 5th.

“Every donation helps to save lives and I encourage you to join me whether this is your very first donation or you are a regular donor,” Rep. Harrison said. “I want to thank Heritage Hotel and Spa for their continued commitment to our community by hosting this important…

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) announced Veterans STAND DOWN 2023 will take place on September 22nd from 8:00 – 2:00 p.m. at five regional sites across the state.

While the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many agencies and organizations operate, the DVA continues its commitment to serving Connecticut’s Veterans by providing access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based non-profits.

Stand Down…

I wanted to make you aware that the application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) began on September 1, 2023. The program helps Connecticut residents – including both homeowners and renters – with the costs associated with heating their homes.

Basic benefits toward heating bills range from $180 to $530 depending on income, size of household, and need. Benefits are available for households with incomes up to 60% of the state median income, which…

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I’m writing to let you know about major regulatory changes that will impact all of us.

The state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is accepting written comments on two proposed regulations, one that would ban the sales of new gas-powered passenger cars (beginning in 2035) and another that would gradually prohibit the sale of new gas-powered trucks that are used to ship goods and provide essential services.

I have significant concerns about the…

Last week, State Rep. Cindy Harrison more than 3 hours chatting and answering questions from constituents during events at the Roxbury and Bridgewater Senior Centers.   In Roxbury, First Selectman Patrick Roy and Senior Center Director Jennifer Skene-Tiso shared their ideas for the future of the facility and programming while showing the beautifully renovated upstairs community room and kitchen areas that were recently completed.

More than a dozen people gathered for the Bridgewater event, where multiple…

Dear friends and neighbors,

With inflation causing prices to rise, we are paying more for everything we purchase, including food, clothing, and fuel, and saving money is more important than ever.

That being said, with school only a few weeks away for some students, I want to remind you to take advantage of the upcoming “Tax Free Week,” which runs from Sunday, August 20 through Saturday, August 26.

Now is a great time to save on all of your kids’ back-to-school wear, both in stores and online.

This…

State Representative Cindy Harrison (R-69) looks forward to meeting with constituents during two legislative updates in Roxbury and Bridgewater on Wednesday, August 9^th.

The Town Hall-style discussions will focus on the completed 2023 legislative session and what’s ahead for the upcoming 2024 session that begins in February.  Rep. Harrison invites constituents to share their concerns and ideas, and to ask questions about the legislative session, the legislative process or general state government.…