Elected officials to sponsor blood drive at Ansonia Armory

 

Cabrera to host virtual office hours Tuesday

With the 2024 legislative session right around the corner, I would love the opportunity to hear your thoughts, ideas, and concerns.

On Tuesday, Jan.16 I'm hosting virtual office hours. If you need help from my office, please sign up for a time!

I'll be hosting more of these and other in-district events as well with chances to hear from all of you.

To sign up, visit https://appoint.ly/.../SenateDemo.../Sen-Cabrera-OfficeHours or scan the QR code. I look forward to speaking with you!

This is shared from Cabrera's Facebook page.

Residents can register to attend Cabrera's virtual office hours

State Sen. Jorge Cabrera of Hamden represents the 17th District.

This is shared from Cabrera's Facebook page.

Cabrera announces $1.4M in grants for Beacon Falls, Bethany, Woodbridge

HARTFORD - State Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Hamden, Monday announced three towns will receive grant funding through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program.

The program supports small towns for economic development, community conversation, and quality-of-life capital projects. 

A combined $1.4 million will be released to Beacon Falls and Bethany for road improvements and Woodbridge for renovation of the Woodbridge Center Gym.

 

"I'm grateful to Governor Lamont for making these approvals for the towns of Beacon Falls, Bethany and Woodbridge," said Cabrera. "The towns are also contributing to these important projects which will benefit drivers and pedestrians in Beacon Falls and Bethany, and all those who enjoy using the Woodbridge Center Gym."

 

Funding through the STEAP grants will support:

· Beacon Falls: $500,000 in state funding is approved for a road improvement project at Church Street. This will be matched by $580,000 from the town.

· Bethany: $404,696 in state funding is approved for road improvements that will ensure access to essential facilities and roads. This will be matched by $101,174 from the town.

· Woodbridge: $500,000 in state funding is approved for the renovation of Woodbridge Center Gym. This will be matched by $106,687 from the town.

Cabrera represents the 17th District.

This is a press release from Cabrera's office.

Rochelle, Cabrera to host community gathering at Chifrijo in Ansonia

 

Rochelle, Welander, Cabrera to host office hours at Valley Diner in Derby

 

Rochelle, Welander, Cabrera to host office hours at Valley Diner in Derby

 

Rochelle, Cabrera to host office hours at Copper City Bar & Grill in Ansonia

 

Rochelle, Cabrera to meet constituents at Copper City Bar & Grill in Ansonia

 

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

Area legislators to hold in-person event at Valley Diner in Derby

DERBY - State Rep. Kara Rochelle, D- Ansonia, Derby, and state Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Hamden, will hold an in-person Office Hours and Listening Session event Friday, March 18 from 8-9 a.m. in the back room of the Valley Diner, 636 New Haven Ave.

During the event, residents will be able to connect with Rochelle and Cabrera to discuss their thoughts, concerns, questions, and feedback on state issues, and share their ideas for legislation.

"No matter how busy the legislative session gets, I want to be available to hear from you about your thoughts, concerns, and questions you may have on the issues you care about  most,"  Rochelle said. “Your voice matters and our legislative process is stronger when you share your ideas with us. Please join us for this opportunity to connect on the issues that matter most to you and ask questions about the 2022 legislative session."

 

For immediate assistance, residents can call Rochelle's office at 860-240-8585 or email her at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov.

 

 

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

 

Legislators to hold coffee hour Friday at Valley Diner in Derby

DERBY - State Sen. Jorge Cabrera (D-Hamden), state Reps. Kara Rochelle (D- Ansonia, Derby) and Mary Welander (D-Orange, Woodbridge, Derby) will hold an in-person Legislative Coffee Update from 8-9 a.m. Friday. at The Valley Diner, 636 New Haven Ave.

Residents will be able to connect with the legislators in an approachable and relaxed setting to discuss their thoughts, concerns, and questions on the issues that matter most.

 

This is part of a monthly series of coffee hour events that Cabrera, Rochelle, and Welander hold to connect with Ansonia and Derby residents to learn more about the issues they care about and provide an update on what they are working on in Hartford.

 

Residents who would like more information about the event should contact Rochelle by emailing her at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov. If they need immediate assistance, residents can call her office at 860-240-8585.

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

Cabrera, Rochelle to hold office hours at Copper City Bar & Grill in Ansonia

ANSONIA - State Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Hamden, and state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D- Ansonia, Derby, will hold in-person Legislative Office Hours from 6 -7 p.m. Aug. 16 on the back patio of Copper City Bar & Grill, 82-84 Main St.

 

Residents will be able to connect with the legislators in an approachable and relaxed setting to discuss their thoughts, concerns, and questions on the issues that matter most.

 

This is part of Rochelle's twice-monthly coffee hour series to connect with residents of Ansonia and Derby to provide an update on what she is working on in Hartford and converse about the issues that matter most to people in the community.

 

Residents who would like more information about the event should contact Rochelle by emailing her at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov. 

For immediate assistance, residents can call her office at 860-240-8585.

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

 

Rochelle announces $2M bond request on agenda for Ansonia Copper & Brass site

HARTFORD - State Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia, Derby and state Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Ansonia, Derby, today learned their $2 million state bonding request for renovation of the 175,000-square-foot Extrusion Mill building at the Ansonia Copper & Brass site has been placed on the state's bonding committee agenda by Gov. Ned Lamont. 

The project calls for renovation of the extrusion mill to facilitate the economic revitalization of this now empty, but once major manufacturing site.

 

"We are making meaningful progress in the economic redevelopment of our community," said Rochelle. "These would be the first major state funds secured to renovate and revitalize the Ansonia Copper & Brass site, which has been a priority of mine for many years. With this needed funding, we hope to lure developers to the site, grow our grand list, increase property values, bring jobs to the region and give the city the opportunity to lower property taxes. This $2 million in new bond funding will truly help to stabilize our region economically and I am appreciative to have such strong partners in Sen. Cabrera and the Governor to make this happen."

 

"This additional $2 million for Ansonia Brass is a game changer! On top of the nearly $1.5 million already secured for Ansonia we are well on our way to moving Ansonia forward. It was great to work alongside my friend and colleague Rep. Kara Rochelle and Governor Lamont to make this happen. This is only the beginning of more great things to come for Ansonia," said Cabrera.

 

The funds requested by Rochelle and Cabrera through the legislative bond request process will assist with the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the Ansonia Copper & Brass Extrusion Mill facility, including remediation of the roof, siding and HVAC systems, selective demolition of portions of the mill and adjacent buildings, and improvements to site access and utilities.

 

This expected multi-million dollar win for the community comes on the heels of Rochelle and Cabrera, in partnership with the city, securing $1 million in state funds from the Department of Economic Community Development for the brownfield cleanup at the adjacent Farrell SHW building in Ansonia and the more than $1.2 million in the state budget for increased and improved services for the Waterbury Rail Line. 

Together, these major investments signal a shift by the state to refocus strategic resources on economic redevelopment in the Valley.

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

Cabrera, Rochelle welcome $350K for nonprofits in Valley, Hamden

State Rep. Kara Rochelle

HARTFORD - State Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Hamden, and state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia, Derby today welcomed $350,000 in state funding over the next two years for local community organizations and nonprofits.

The funds will be used to support youth development, prevent youth violence, and assist fathers in the region. 

These funds, secured by Cabrera and authorized under the biennial state budget passed earlier this month, are an important investment in the well-being of the Valley community, according to Cabrera.

"Nonprofits are vital to our communities and I am proud to secure these funds for organizations doing great work across the Valley," said Cabrera. 

"From Valley Save Our Youth providing our young people with safe opportunities to engage with their peers, to TEAM offering many crucial human services people rely on, to Hamden Fixing Fathers, an exciting new nonprofit helping fathers, specializing in supporting dads and keeping families strong and connected, these nonprofits and community organizations will be able to continue to benefit those they serve in ways they have come to expect and appreciate thanks to these additional funds. I am deeply grateful for all these organizations do for our community."

Rochelle said these funds will help secure positive futures for the Valley’s next generation.

“This new funding will touch lives and shape futures. Fostering a strong future begins with building up our children and ensuring they have enriching programming and the supports necessary to set them up for success," said Rochelle. "TEAM and Valley Save Our Youth both have strong track records of meeting the needs of our residents, families, and children. I am so grateful for all these organizations do for the Valley and to be able to assist them in our common mission to support our children."

Valley Save Our Youth will receive $75,000 in the 2022 and the 2023 fiscal years for Youth Services Prevention.

TEAM, based in Derby, will receive $50,000 in both the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years. 

Hamden Fixing Fathers will receive $50,000 in both the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years. The 2022 fiscal year starts on July 1, 2021. 

Throughout the summer and fall, the state will begin releasing funding for these youth development and youth violence prevention programs.

Valley Save Our Youth is a nonprofit organization that provides programs to keep children active and involved in their communities.

TEAM is a human services agency that seeks to strengthen the Valley community through education, support and empowerment. 

It provides economically disadvantaged residents with basic needs and case management, employment, and training support, elderly services, and Meals on Wheels, Early Childhood and Head Start and more. 

Hamden Fixing Fathers, which will receive a total of $100,000 over the next two years, specializes in helping fathers strengthen their bond with their children and their families while educating them on the importance of their role in their family. 

They provide programs to assist fathers in breaking through past personal trauma, navigating parenthood and staying involved while co-parenting.

This is a press release from the lawmakers' offices.

Rochelle, Cabrera hail $1M in Brownfield Remediation Program funds for Ansonia

Former Farrel Foundry and Machine Co. site 

ANSONIA - State Rep. Kara Rochelle (D-Ansonia/Derby) and state Sen. Jorge Cabrera (D-Hamden) welcome $1 million in state funds through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development's Brownfield Remediation Program for the assessment, demolition, and remediation of the former Farrel Foundry and Machine Co. site at 35 North Main St.

"I'm so very proud to help bring this state money back to our community for economic revitalization. Ansonia's future is tied to securing funds like this to transform our downtown. I'm grateful for the teamwork amongst state and local officials to secure these funds. Step by step, we are making real progress for our future and our residents," said Rochelle. "I am incredibly thankful to have such strong partners in Governor Ned Lamont, DECD Commissioner David Lehman, State Senator Jorge Cabrera, Ansonia Economic Development Director Sheila O'Malley, and the DECD team for always making themselves available for our efforts."

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

Valley legislators to hold session recap at Gazebo on Derby Green

 

Residents will be able to connect with the legislators in person to learn more about the legislation passed during the 2021 legislative session and share their questions. 

Participants are encouraged to bring their own chair.

 

Residents who would like more information can contact state Rep. Kara Rochelle by emailing her at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov. 

If they need immediate assistance, residents can call her office at 860-240-8585.

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

Legislators to meet with constituents Saturday at Copper City Bar & Grill in Ansonia

ANSONIA - State Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Hamden, and state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby, will hold in-person Legislative Office Hours from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday on the back patio of Copper City Bar & Grill, 82-84 Main St. 

Residents will be able to connect with the legislators in an approachable and relaxed setting to discuss their thoughts, concerns, and questions on the issues that matter most.

 

The in-district Legislative Office Hours is the first in-person event Cabrera and Rochelle have held since the 2021 legislative session started Jan. 6. 

Cabrera and Rochelle had shifted to virtual events on Zoom and Facebook LIVE for constituents because of the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Residents who would like more information about the event should contact Rochelle by emailing her at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov. 

If they need immediate assistance, residents can call her office at 860-240-8585.

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

Cabrera, Rochelle slate virtual office hours Saturday

Sharing from state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby:

"If you have thoughts or questions about the 2021 legislative session that you want to share with me or State Senator Jorge Cabrera, join us for Community Office Hours on Saturday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

"Please email Liam.ODonnell@cga.ct.gov for the event link!"

Area legislators to hold virtual office hours for community Monday, Saturday

 

Sharing from Rep. Rochelle: 

"I will be continuing my twice-monthly legislative office hours next week. If you have thoughts or questions about the 2021 legislative session that you want to share with me or other state elected officials in our community, join us for Community Office Hours on either Monday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. or Saturday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

"Derby residents can meet with members of their legislative delegation during the Monday, March 15 Office Hours. 

"Ansonia residents can meet with their legislative delegation during the Saturday, March 20 Office Hours event.

"Please email Liam.ODonnell@cga.ct.gov for the event link and please state which event you would like to attend."

Rochelle, Cabrera to hold community office hours Saturday via Zoom