Posted on November 24, 2020 by jdooley

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I want to wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. This Thanksgiving, many families are making decisions on how to celebrate safely. Health professionals have suggested that families limit their Thanksgiving holiday dinners to immediate family and limit travel.

Even during a pandemic, there is a renewed appreciation for the heroic people who are there for us. From our frontline healthcare workers, doctors, nurses, childcare providers, pharmacy workers,…

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Posted on November 23, 2020 by jdooley

I just wanted you to know that starting today, Governor Lamont has placed a “pause” on team sports through January 19, 2021. As part of this order, masks are now required in Gyms and Fitness Centers, no exceptions.

The Pause affects all sporting activities except for Collegiate and Professional. Teams are defined as a group of more than 4 people jointly engaged in an organized or recreational athletic activity on a court, field, etc.)

What is allowed during Team Sports on Pause:

• Outdoor Recreation…

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Posted on November 20, 2020 by jdooley

View web version Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, I would like to share important updates, guidance and resources regarding COVID-19, an extension of PURA’s COVID-19 Payment Program, winter sports guidance, a new employment portal for long-term healthcare workers, additional SNAP benefits to be distributed and veterans’ federal park information. COVID-19 Update Updated COVID-19 Numbers As… Read More

Posted on November 13, 2020 by jdooley

HARTFORD – Today State Representative JP Sredzinski announced that the state Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has opened the application process for the new Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program.

The application opened at 8:00 pm on Thursday evening. The program is designed to help small businesses and nonprofits that have faced financial hardship caused by COVID-19. Eligible small businesses and nonprofits can receive a one-time $5,000 grant that will be disbursed…

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Posted on November 12, 2020 by jdooley

MONROE- State Senators Kevin Kelly R-21 and Marilyn Moore D-22 along with State Representative JP Sredzinski, R-112 and Monroe First Selectman Ken Kellogg today said they are pleased to announce that Monroe’s $128,205 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant has been approved for the replacement of the public safety radio communications system.

Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly (R-21) said, “I want to thank everyone who worked together to make sure the needs of Monroe’s residents are…

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