Tom O'Dea

Reps. O’Dea, Marra to Host Legislative Forum in Darien

<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">HARTFORD – <b>State Representatives Tracy Marra (R-141) </b>and<b> Deputy Republican Leader Tom O&#8217;Dea (R-125) </b>are hosting residents from their districts for a legislative forum<b> </b>at the Darien Town Hall Room 119 on Tuesday, January 14^th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Residents of the 141^st and 125^th districts looking for information about the 2025-2027 legislative session, or with questions about state government, are encouraged to attend the forum on the 14^th. Darien Town Hall is located at 2 Renshaw Road, Darien</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">&#8220;Being able to connect directly with constituents as the session opens provides a unique opportunity to incorporate ideas from our community to help us craft new, or modify existing, laws, &#8221; <b>Rep. Marra</b> said. &#8220;I look forward to a thoughtful, productive discussion and encourage everyone to join us.&#8221;</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">&#8220;With important state budget negotiations on the table for the 2025 legislative session, it is paramount that lawmakers hear from the public to inform our work at the State Capitol. With your input, we can make more conscientious decisions that impact taxpayers, businesses, schools, and communities across Connecticut. I hope you will join us for this positive discussion on state issues,&#8221; <span class="x_contentpasted0"><b>Rep. O&#8217;Dea </b>said.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><b> </b></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center"><b>Legislative Update with Reps. Marra and O&#8217;Dea</b></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center">Tuesday, January 14^th</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center">7:00 – 8:00 p.m.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center">Darien Town Hall, Room 119, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center"> <p>This event is free and open to residents of the 141^st, and 125^th districts, and the public. If you are unable to attend but would still like to contact the legislators, please email <a title="mailto:Tracy.Marra@housegop.ct.gov" href="mailto:Tracy.Marra@housegop.ct.gov" data-linkindex="0">Tracy.Marra@housegop.ct.gov</a> or <a title="mailto:Tom.Odea@housegop.ct.gov" href="mailto:Tom.Odea@housegop.ct.gov" data-linkindex="1">Tom.Odea@housegop.ct.gov</a> or you can call: 800-842-1423.</p> <p align="center">-30-</p> <p><i>Rep. Tracy Marra represents the 141^st district covering Norwalk and Darien.</i><i></i></p> <p><i>Rep. O’Dea represents the 125^th district covering New Canaan, Stamford, and Darien.</i></p>

Rep. Tom O’Dea Announces Funding for Local Infrastructure Upgrades in Stamford

<p><strong><em>State Local Bridge Project allocation includes two projects in Stamford</em></strong></p> <p><strong>STAMFORD – </strong>On Thursday, <strong>State Representative Tom O&#8217;Dea</strong> announced a new allocation of state funding from the CT Dept. of Transportation (CTDOT) to improve locally-owned bridges across Connecticut. The $15.8 million funding injection through the State Local Bridge Project will benefit 18 projects in Connecticut, including <strong>two in Stamford</strong>.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Bridge #135008, Mill Road over an unnamed brook ($978,750)</strong></li> <li><strong>Bridge #135007, Old Long Ridge Road over an unnamed brook ($507,500)</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-press-releases/2024/ctdot-awards-state-local-bridge-funding-for-18-projects-in-connecticut"><em>Click here for a full list of bridge repair projects from CTDOT</em></a></strong></p> <p>&#8220;I am thrilled to announce this critical funding for local infrastructure improvements. The State Local Bridge Project has been an incredible success in helping to revive and improve communities across Connecticut. I want to thank Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto for his great work and valuable partnership,&#8221; <strong>Rep. O&#8217;Dea </strong>said.</p> <p>Rep. O&#8217;Dea serves as Deputy House Republican Leader and is a member of the Transportation Committee.</p> <p>###</p>

Join us for a 2024 Legislative Session Roundup in New Canaan!

<p>NEW CANAAN – On Wednesday, May 30^th, <strong>State Representative Tom O&#8217;Dea </strong>will join other members of the New Canaan delegation to hold a legislative roundup, covering all the pressing issues debated in the recently-concluded session.</p> <p>Hosted by the New Canaan Library, residents will get an inside look to the legislative initiatives affecting New Canaan and have the chance to speak with their state lawmakers.</p> <p>&#8220;I am always thrilled to join our community members for these legislative updates, which are vital to keeping the public informed and also guiding the work that we at the State Capitol. I encourage everyone to attend this great event and thank the New Canaan Library for hosting us,&#8221; <strong>Rep. O&#8217;Dea </strong>said.</p> <p>The event will begin at 6:00 pm and is open to the public.</p> <p>###</p>

Rep. O’Dea, Filling in the Blanks to Host Food Donation Drive in New Canaan

<p><strong><em>O&#8217;Dea to partner with Filling in the Blanks to benefit Stamford residents in need</em></strong></p> <p><strong>NEW CANAAN – </strong>For the rest of the month of May, <strong>State Representative Tom O&#8217;Dea </strong>(R-New Canaan) will partner with local non-profit <a href="https://www.fillingintheblanks.org/">Filling in the Blanks</a> to host a food donation drive.</p> <p>The donation drive will culminate on <strong>Saturday, June 1^st </strong>from<strong> 9:00 to 11:00 AM </strong>at the <strong>New Canaan Public Library</strong>, 151 Main Street, New Canaan.</p> <p>Rep. O&#8217;Dea and Filling in the Blanks are asking for donations of boxes of cereal, boxes of granola bars, and pancake mix &amp; syrup. These are cited as in-demand items in advance of the summer months.</p> <p>&#8220;I am so thrilled to partner with Filling in the Blanks, who does such incredible work in our community to benefit in-need residents and families,&#8221; <strong>Rep. O&#8217;Dea </strong>said. &#8220;I hope that our neighbors will join us in supporting this effort and the good that it will provide.&#8221;</p> <p>While many food donation drives are centered around fall and winter holidays, many providers contend that spring and summer months create a lull in donations, leading to increased demand.</p> <p>Rep. O&#8217;Dea represents the 125^th Assembly District consisting of New Canaan, Darien, and north Stamford.</p> <p>###</p>

ALERT: I-95 in Norwalk Reopens for All Traffic

<p>Great news for commuters! This morning, north and southbound traffic on I-95 in Norwalk was reopened following the vehicle crash on Thursday. The hard work and diligence of Connecticut&#8217;s transportation workers made this quick and safe turn around a reality. Thank you all and travel safely, everyone!</p> <hr /> <p><em>Read from Governor Lamont on Sunday:</em></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Governor Lamont Announces I-95 in Norwalk Will Fully Reopen in Both Directions by 10AM Sunday</strong></span></p> <p>(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that Interstate 95 in Norwalk will be fully reopen to traffic in both directions by 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2024.</p> <p>Following the major motor vehicle collision that occurred during the morning of Thursday, May 2, which shut down the highway and snarled traffic in lower Fairfield County and around Connecticut, the Connecticut Department of Transportation and its contractors got the highway fully reopened in less than 80 hours.</p> <p>Work involved demolishing the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over I-95 because of the significant damage it sustained from the collision; removing tons of concrete, steel, and debris from the roadway; sweeping the road; milling; paving; and restriping pavement markings.</p>