UNION — Rep. Penny Bacchiochi today got a first-hand look at how drawing down a lake can affect its shoreline. Bacchiochi joined a variety of officials, including state Sen. Tony Guglielmo, on a boat trip at Mashapaug Lake. Also participating were Union First Selectman Andy Goodhall and Amey Marrella, new commissioner of the state’s Department [...]
Communities in the 52nd General Assembly District will receive state grants for their projects. The state’s Bond Commission on Friday approved Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants for communities throughout the state, including Somers, Stafford and Union. Somers is slated to receive $200,000 for improvements to recreational facilities throughout town. East Main Street in [...]
Rep. Penny Bacchiochi stood against a plan to redistrict the probate courts because it heaps miles of driving and inconvenience onto residents used to receiving services they need within reasonable distances from their homes. Bacchiochi, of Somers, voted against a bipartisan plan Wednesday to consolidate 117 probate courts to just 54. It’s not set in [...]
SOMERS — Rep. Penny Bacchiochi spent a bit of time at the Four Town Fair this weekend, and slipped on her walking shoes for a stroll in the parade to the fairgrounds Saturday morning. Bacchiochi chatted with constituents who, like her, enjoyed the nice weather and the fair which, attracts people from Somers, Enfield, East [...]
