June 13, 2019

Rep. Polletta Talks with the Town Times

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State Rep. Joe Polletta joined Town Times reporter Nick Perugini at the Watertown Public Library for a sit-down interview to discuss the recently ended legislative session, the budget deficit, tax increases, the potential for tolls to be implemented and the legalization of cannabis, among other topics.

Rep. Polletta, who was at the library for an additional, recorded interview for the Town Times website, said that while the budget and several other pieces of major legislation that passed were disappointing, there were still good things that passed this session. Specifically, he mentioned the cultural districts legislation – similar to legislation he and State Senator Eric Berthel introduced – that will allow municipalities to create designated areas to encourage and promote the arts and culture of their town.

Rep. Polletta Calls For Transparency On Proposed State Investment In Connecticut Sun

HARTFORD – State Rep. Joe Polletta (R-Watertown) joined House and Senate Republicans at a Capitol press conference on Thursday calling for more transparency from the Lamont administration regarding the details of the proposed use of the state employee pension fund to purchase a stake in the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun basketball franchise. “Any use of taxpayer […]

September 18, 2025

Polletta earns perfect voting record for 2025 legislative session

State Rep. Joe Polletta (R-Watertown) has achieved a perfect, 100 percent voting record for the 2025 regular legislative session. Rep. Polletta was one of only approximately one-third of the House membership to vote on all matters that came before the State House of Representatives during the 2025 regularly scheduled legislative session. “Representing the people of […]

September 5, 2025