Posted on February 22, 2024
Picture (from left to right): Michelle Lemoi, Carmen Barker, both representing Stafford’s Division 5, LLC, and State Rep. Kurt Vail testify before the General Law committee on Thursday, February 22.
Hartford – State Rep. Kurt Vail (R-Stafford) testified alongside Division 5, LLC’s Carmen Barker, and Michelle Lemoi, in support of legislation being considered by the General Law Committee. The proposed law would require timely payments for completed work that has been sub-contracted to the locally…
Posted on February 22, 2024
Have you ever wondered what it takes to craft hard cider? I had the opportunity to visit Stafford Cidery in beautiful downtown Stafford as part of my “Behind the Vail” series. This series is dedicated to highlighting the local businesses of the 52nd District.
Dan and Jodi opened the cidery 7 years ago, and it has since grown into a local landmark. I appreciated the time they took out of their schedules to show me how they craft their cider. To achieve a variety of flavors, certain ingredients are…
Posted on February 6, 2024
I visited Worthington Vineyards & Winery in Somers in my most recent “Behind the Vail” segment. Behind the Vail is a short video series that showcases businesses across the 52nd District. I was impressed by the world-class operation run by the Murdoch Family and the high quality product that is locally crafted in our neck of the woods.
During my visit to the winery, I had the opportunity to learn about the wine-making process, tour the grounds, and taste some of the best local wine in Connecticut.…
