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Rep. Scott Shares Updates on Two DOT Projects

Posted on October 22, 2024

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has completed work to reopen a section of Route 34 at the border between Monroe and Oxford, which closed due to damage from the August 18th storm. The roadway reconstruction and a temporary bridge were completed and installed two weeks ahead of schedule. Minor work in the area is still needed, but Route 34 is once again open to traffic.

The CTDOT is also continuing to install a wrong way detection system along Route 8. Work is set to take place

Rep. Tony Scott Joins Federal, State officials at SBA Recovery Center in Monroe for FEMA Update

Posted on October 2, 2024

Monroe, Conn. – Homeowners and businesses still recovering from the August 18th historic flooding have a local option to get assistance with their disaster loan applications and other paperwork. State Representative Tony Scott (R-Monroe) was among the elected officials to gather outside the Monroe Police Station on Tuesday afternoon, where one Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Recovery Center has been set up in response to the storm.

In addition to officials from the Federal Emergency

New Laws Effective Oct. 1, 2024

Posted on September 30, 2024

Several new laws take effect on October 1st, that could have an impact on you, your business, or our community. I have highlighted some of them below.

An expanded list, along with summaries, can be accessed here.

A summary of some new laws include:

VETERAN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION

The House unanimously passed a bill to establish a property tax exemption for veterans who have a service-connected permanent and total disability rating as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

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