Posted on June 1, 2023
Posted on May 27, 2023
Dear Friends,
Summer is a fantastic time of the year with myriad recreation opportunities like hiking, boating and swimming available in easy reach of each of our 169 communities.
Sadly, every year Connecticut residents and visitors go missing while boating, tubing, and swimming. Anyone near the water or planning to go into the water needs to be aware of the conditions and use caution.
Canoeists and kayakers should scout all waterways before attempting to run the swollen rivers or streams. Waterways…
Posted on May 23, 2023
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) recently announced that approximately $9 million in state grants are being released through the Connecticut Recreational Trails Program to plan, build, expand, and improve a total of 50 multi-use trails across Connecticut.
DEEP has seen demand for outdoor recreation increase dramatically since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. Annual visits to locations in the Connecticut State Parks and Forests system reached an estimated…
Posted on May 23, 2023
Visit 38 Farm Wineries for a Chance to Win More Than 100 Prizes
The Connecticut Farm Wine Development Council announced the 2023 CT Farm Wineries passport program is up and running!
The Passport to Connecticut Wine Country, which runs through December 31, 2023, encourages consumers to engage with the state’s more than 45 farm wineries — 38 of which participate in the passport program. Available as a user-friendly mobile app available on most devices, search CT Wine Passport to download from the Apple…
Posted on May 8, 2023
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that a safety improvement project consisting of epoxy pavement-marking applications will be performed on various limited and non-limited access roadways in Northeastern and Southeastern Connecticut beginning on Sunday evening, May 21, 2023, through Saturday morning, September 30, 2023.
Holiday Schedule
Work will end at 6:00 a.m. on Friday morning, May 26, 2023, and will resume at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening, May 30, 2023, due to the…
Posted on May 1, 2023
Distracted driving is a problem, but it doesn’t have to be. Every driver has the ability to end this dangerous practice and provide increased safety for other drivers and pedestrians. Putting cell phones down, keeping your eyes on the road and maintaining proper speed and following distances will dramatically cut down on crashes.
In Connecticut in 2022, there were nearly 5,200 crashes attributed to distracted driving.
Connecticut law prohibits the use of any hand-held mobile electronic device while…
Posted on April 20, 2023
State Representatives Kathleen McCarty (R-38), and Irene Haines (R-34) are inviting constituents and concerned citizens to an online Education Conversation via Zoom on Tuesday, April 25th from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
“As the session picks up speed, it is important that we hear directly from our constituents and we welcome anyone who wants to learn more about current proposals before the Education Committee to join us,” Representative McCarty, Ranking Member of the Education Committee said.
“It is so important…
Posted on April 11, 2023
State Rep Kathleen McCarty congratulated Connecticut’s Dicin Electric, and her good friend and company President/Owner Cindy Hersom, on being named SBA National Subcontractor of the Year!
In a crowded conference room, friends and employees gathered to honor the Dicin Company’s commitment to hard work, perseverance, and dedication. State rep. McCarty was joined by State Senator Marx and Congressman Courtney in offering their warm wishes on the exciting news.
The Small Business Association (SBA) helps…
Posted on April 5, 2023
State Representative Kathleen McCarty joined her colleagues on the Women’s Bipartisan Caucus in the Connecticut General Assembly to unveil the group’s 2023 legislative priorities during a press conference Wednesday at the State Capitol.
The list of bills includes:
Posted on March 31, 2023
Tell me what you think!
To find out where the people of Waterford and Montville stand on the major issues being debated in the General Assembly, I composed a brief survey for constituents.
As an elected official, it is important for me to know how you feel about the issues that affect you, your family or your business.
I appreciate you taking a minute to complete the survey.