Communities in the 47th 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 Canterbury, Scotland, and Sprague. Canterbury is slated to receive $200,000 for renovation of the towns’ solid waste transfer station — including [...]
Fresh from completing U.S. Army Officer Candidate School, state Rep. Christopher Coutu, attend a recent Tribute to the Troops event held inside the 47th General Assembly district covering Norwich, Canterbury, Scotland and Sprague. Roughly 400 people attended and Coutu, a U.S. Air Force veteran, got a chance to talk to people about one of his [...]
On August 3rd, the Access Community Action Agency will begin taking applications for the 2009-2010 heating season. August 3rd and 4th will be dedicated to completing applications for homebound individuals. An appointment to apply for assistance is necessary. Early intake for the Energy Program is available again this year in the state [...]
COVENTRY — Rep. Christopher Coutu was on hand Monday when Gov. M. Jodi Rell came to town for the ceremonial signing of a bill designed to give struggling dairy farmers a much-needed lift. The bill creates an “agricultural sustainability account,” a fund the state’s Commissioner of Agriculture would rely upon to make quarterly payments aimed [...]
CANTERBURY — Rep. Christopher Coutu enjoyed the weekend sunshine here and in Norwich, where he celebrated the holiday with eastern Connecticut residents. Coutu started in Canterbury, which had its annual Independence Day parade honoring veterans. A throng of parade-goers cheered as the float-filled procession made its way along Main Street. Coutu spoke briefly, telling the crouwd [...]
PLAINFIELD — Rep. Christopher Coutu was the guest speaker today at the 11th annual Reason to Ride, an event that raises money for needy veterans. The motorcycle ride attracted roughly 1,500 people and Coutu, a veteran himself, told the crowd “we ride to honor the 1.3 million who have lost their lives.” Riders meandered through [...]
Rep. Christopher Coutu spent a lot of time in Hartford over the last couple of weeks of the 2009 legislative session, so it was no surprise to see him anxious this week to get back to work in his district. Norwich resient Coutu started his day with a trip to Sayles Elementary School in Sprague, where [...]
CANTERBURY — State Rep. Christopher Coutu has organized an informational meeting about how to help residents manage their energy costs. The session will be held at Town Hall. A Connecticut Light & Power representative will make a presentation and will be available to answer energy-related questions at the event. Information regarding low-income and other energy [...]
CANTERBURY — Connecticut’s female hero, Prudence Crandall, is just that. Rep. Christopher Coutu today visited the Canterbury Community Center for the premier of a 27-minute film about the life and legacy of Crandall, who established the first academy black women here in 1833. Coutu, of Norwich, said the movie does justice for both Crandall and [...]
