Posted on May 25, 2020 by admin

Dear Friends,

Heroes come in many forms. Today, we honor those who gave the last full measure of devotion in the name of freedom.

Memorial Day is a uniquely American holiday, and its observance deserves every ounce of pomp and circumstance we can offer.

This year, in the wake of a new challenge before this great nation, our ceremonies, parades, and public gatherings have taken a new form. However, that should not detract from the significance of this national holiday, nor what it means to our men…

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Posted on May 22, 2020 by admin

Reopening Connecticut

On Wednesday, the state began “Phase One” of Governor Lamont’s reopening plan. This applied to offices, retail and malls, as well as the outdoor sections of restaurants, zoos, and museums. This plan originally called for the reopening of hair salons and barbershops, but at the last minute, the governor changed his mind and pushed this out to June 1 to align with other states.

While I share the governor’s concern for the safe and responsible reopening of Connecticut businesses…

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Posted on May 20, 2020 by admin

After two months of social distancing and staying indoors, residents of Griswold, Lisbon, Plainfield, Sterling, and Voluntown are anxious to enjoy the great outdoors. Fortunately, the 45th district has plenty of that.

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has provided guidance for boat launches and parks. Click here to read more.