September 5, 2024

DVA Stand Down 2024 – Sept. 20th

This article was archived from the previous WordPress site. Formatting and media should be close, but may not match the original post perfectly.

Dear Friends,

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) announced Veterans STAND DOWN 2024 will take place on September 20^th from 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. at six regional sites across the state.

While the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many agencies and organizations operate, the DVA continues its commitment to serving Connecticut’s Veterans by providing access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based non-profits.

Stand Down 2024 includes all National Guard, Reserve and Active-Duty Personnel serving in Connecticut.

To register, please visit: https://portal.ct.gov/dva/pages/veterans-stand-down?language=en_US

REGIONAL SITES ACROSS CT / IN-PERSON SERVICES

Veterans attending will have access to a variety of in-person services, personal need items, vaccinations, legal services, medical screenings, and meals to go provided by the DVA, Federal VA, Veteran Organizations, many other State & Federal agencies, and community providers.

Danbury Danbury War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive.
Bristol ST. Gregory CCD Center, 1043 Stafford Ave.
Bridgeport University of Bridgeport, Wheeler Recreational Center, 400 University Ave.
Norwich Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point, 24 Stott Ave.
Rocky Hill CTDVA main campus, 287 West Street.
Stamford UCONN, 1 University Plaza.

To view the list of confirmed service providers by location please click: Provider Location Listing (DOC)

To view the transportation schedule please click: Transportation Schedule (PDF)

For any additional information please contact: Call: 860-616-3772 or Email: standdown@ct.gov

EPA Responds to Reps. Zawistowski and Carney re: Up-river Discharges in CT River

State Representatives Tami Zawistowski (R-61) and Devin Carney (R-23) announced today that federal Environmental Protection Agency officials have responded to their request for assistance regarding continued up-river sewage and stormwater overflow discharges in the Connecticut River following major rain events. “While the EPA acknowledged the persistent problem of combined sewer overflows from up-river municipalities and […]

September 18, 2025

Rep. Zawistowski Achieves 100% Voting Record

State Representative Tami Zawistowski (R-61) achieved a one-hundred-percent voting record during the 2025 regular Legislative Session according to statistics compiled by the House Clerk’s Office! This year, Rep. Zawistowski cast her vote on 381 separate pieces of legislation that made it to the floor of the House of Representatives during the regular session. Only about […]

September 16, 2025