AGENDA REQUEST
GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEM
Subject:
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* Draft a schedule for Informational Forums/Gatherings.
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Background:
Department Comment/Recommendation:
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Meeting Action Detail:
Community Relations Committee Meeting 04/19/2023
File #: 22105 Version: 1
Type: General Discussion
Title: Continued discussion and possible action draft a schedule for Public Information Forums to present to residents the types of services the town offers; how to access services and the authority residents should direct concerns regarding services.
Action: Continued
Meeting Note:
Councilor Paul stated the Community Relations Committee had previously agreed that they would like to host a Booth at three Farmers' Market's this summer as follows:
* June 21, 2023 or July 19, 2023 - Mental Health Awareness
* Brian Dagle Healing Hearts Foundation
* Home heating fuel through Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) and other assistance programs.
* Utilities - Electric/Water Assistance.
* Homeowners Assistance program that provided no interest loans to help people replace their furnace, roof or septic system, etc.
* Home meal delivery available for those who cannot get out to grocery shop through Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA)
* The Linda C. Davis Food Pantry located in Ledyard Center.
* United Way located in Gales Ferry was a great resource.
* Connecticut's Paid Family Medical Leave Program
* Police Department "Green and/or Blue Envelope" for drivers with Autism or Hearing Impaired.
Councilor Rodriguez stated that she reached out to President Anne Dagle to see if she would be available for either of the two dates the Committee would like to feature Mental Health Awareness. She stated that she has not heard back from Ms. Dagle yet and would reach out to her again and report back to the Committee.
* August 30, 2023 - Library Services
Councilor Paul stated Library Director Jennifer Smith attend the Community Rela...
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