01/21/2021
01/21/2021
Local News for Preston, Connecticut
01/21/2021
01/20/2021
Bits & Pieces From Fran; January & February 2021 Edition
I have just recently been provided with information that Hartford Health Care is scheduling appointments for persons age 75 and older to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. The telephone number to call is; 860-972-4993 x 5. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
01/19/2021
January 19, Governor Lamont Announces Tiered Approach To Phase 1b Vaccine Appointments
If you are 75 years of age or older, you qualify for Phase 1b, and are currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Given the currently scarce supply of vaccine, it will take time for all individuals in Phase 1b to receive the vaccine. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
01/19/2021
CT Department of Labor Updates…
The CT Department of Labor announced updates regarding Unemployment Compensation, including early application timelines for the new federal Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation program (MEUC), and a new Consumer Contact Center tool to assist residents Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
01/19/2021
Preston woman facing charges in incident involving firearm
Police said a Preston woman is facing charges after she reportedly displayed a firearm. Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.01/15/2021
Uncas Health District: Residents 75 and Older Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccine
The state’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts have now expanded to phase 1b, and as a result, Connecticut residents who are 75 years or older now qualify to receive vaccines. Due to limited supply of the vaccine, registering through an online or Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.01/14/2021
Spreading Winter Cheer: Snowmen Kits
Preston Youth Services wants to combat the winter blues for Preston seniors, as well as other community members by distributing these adorable snowmen, which will be handmade by Preston kids! We have 20 snowmen kits FREE for Preston children ages 5-13, Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.01/14/2021
State of Connecticut: Governor’s Press Releases
Updates and Press Releases from Governor Lamont. Please Click on the website link below for the most up to date information. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.01/14/2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Access For Those 75 and Older
If you are 75 years of age or older, you qualify for Phase 1b, and are currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Given the currently scarce supply of vaccine, it will take time for all individuals in Phase 1b to receive the vaccine. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.01/13/2021
Are You 75 or Older? VACCINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR YOU!
Connecticut is now making COVID-19 vaccines available for people aged 75 or older. Hartford HealthCare is making it easy for you to schedule a vaccination at one of our vaccine clinics. For more information please call (860)972-4993 Ext. 5 Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.01/13/2021
Gemma E. Moran United Way/ Labor Food Center Event
Turkey Distribution Monday, January 18 Noon – 1:00 PM or until supplies run out. Two locations! Griswold Senior Center located at 22 Soule Street, Griswold, CT and Jennings Elementary School located at 50 Mercer St., New London, CT. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.01/12/2021
Office of Legislative Research; 2021 Major Issues Report
Every year, as the legislative session begins, the non-partisan Office of Legislative Research (OLR) publishes a report on the major issues that could be taken up by the legislature. OLR provides brief descriptions on several topics, Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.01/10/2021
Operation Fuel Fills the Gap for Our State’s Most Vulnerable Residents
Operation Fuel is the country’s oldest fuel fund, and is focused on providing year-round emergency energy assistance to every city and town in Connecticut. They are the primary source of energy and utilities assistance for low- to moderate-income Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.01/10/2021
“Kill-A-Watt” Kit; Understand the Three Different Types of Electric Use
Connecticut residents in Eversource service territory can now check out a “Kill-A-Watt” kit from their local library to monitor their home energy use. The kit includes a “Kill-A-Watt” meter and information to help homeowners and renters Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.01/10/2021
Governor Lamont: CARES Act II Will Provide Relief for Unemployed and Help Connecticut Businesses in
Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Labor Commissioner Kurt Westby today provided an update on the Emergency Coronavirus Recovery Act of 2020, known as the CARES Act extension. The law protects Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.01/10/2021
Connecticut Food Bank Mobile Food Distribution
A month after announcing that Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare are in discussions to merge, today both food banks announce the launch of weekly food distributions in New London, Norwich and Norwalk that replicate Foodshare’s emergency drive-thru food Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.01/08/2021
Connecticut Food Bank Mobile Food Distribution
A month after announcing that Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare are in discussions to merge, today both food banks announce the launch of weekly food distributions in New London, Norwich and Norwalk that replicate Foodshare’s emergency drive-thru food Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.12/29/2020
Governor Lamont: CARES Act II Will Provide Relief for Unemployed and Help Connecticut Businesses in
Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Labor Commissioner Kurt Westby today provided an update on the Emergency Coronavirus Recovery Act of 2020, known as the CARES Act extension. The law protects Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.12/29/2020
Tax Collector’s Notice…
Governor Lamont recently issued Executive Order No. 9R which involves the “Suspension and Modification of Tax Deadline and Collection Efforts for Tax Bills that become due and payable on January 1, 2021” Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.12/29/2020