Bills Passed and New Laws Taking Effect on July 1st!

Posted on June 30, 2025

With the legislative session over and the governor signing – and even vetoing – bills almost daily, I wanted to highlight several, and provide a full list of new laws that take effect on July 1st. You can find a list of all bills that passed the 2025 session by clicking here. The Cost of […]

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Hot Asphalt Awareness, Keep Your Pets SAFE!

Posted on June 23, 2025

Dear Friends and Neighbors, With hot temperatures forecast for the week, the governor has activated Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol. He reminded residents that cooling centers are being opened statewide and you can locate the nearest cooling center by calling 2-1-1 or viewing the list at 211ct.org. It’s important to be prepared for hot temperatures, […]

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Governor Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol

Posted on June 20, 2025

Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Calling 2-1-1 or Visiting 211ct.org In a press release, the governor announced that he is directing Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated effective at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, and remaining in effect through at least 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, […]

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Sine Die and the end of the 2025 Legislative Session

Posted on June 13, 2025

Last Wednesday, the 2025 legislative session came to a close and I wanted to share some information about a few of the bills that passed before we adjourned. You can find a list of all bills that passed by clicking here. As always, the state budget dominates the session, as it sets the tone for […]

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Sen. Perillo, Rep. Klarides-Ditria, and First Selectwoman Drugonis Celebrate a Major Environmental and Economic Boost: $25 Million for Kinneytown Dam Removal in Seymour

Posted on June 4, 2025

State Senator Jason Perillo (R-Shelton), State Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R-105), and Seymour First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis are pleased to announce that Connecticut has awarded $25 million in funding through the State Bond to support the removal of the Kinneytown Dam in Seymour. For nearly two centuries, the Kinneytown Dam has obstructed migratory fish from accessing […]

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