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HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has proclaimed November 2025 as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Connecticut. The proclamation brings greater awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, while recognizing the thousands of Connecticut residents living with the condition and the many caregivers who support them.

Additionally, Governor Lamont today announced the release of a new Connecticut guide for navigating dementia care. Developed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services, this guide was created to provide people living in Connecticut with information on resources to support someone living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. It is available in both English and Spanish and can be downloaded online at ct.gov/CTCaregiverGuide.

“Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects about 90,000 Connecticut residents, and for every person living with the disease, there are countless family members, friends, and care partners who are providing ongoing support,” Governor Lamont said. “This month, we honor their strength and reaffirm our commitment to advancing care, expanding resources, and supporting research.”

“Thanks to advances in medications, treatments, and supports, many individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are leading vibrant, active, and meaningful lives,” Manisha Juthani, MD, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, said. “For those seeking guidance on navigating care, we partnered with the Department of Aging and Disability Services to develop Connecticut’s Guide for Navigating Dementia Care: A Guide for Caregivers and Care Partners to serve as a roadmap for families.”

“Every day, caregivers across Connecticut demonstrate extraordinary dedication, often balancing jobs, families, and personal responsibilities while supporting a loved one living with Alzheimer’s,” Amy Porter, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services, said. “Their impact is profound, and as a state, we are dedicated to ensuring they do not walk this journey alone. I urge caregivers to connect with the many resources and support networks available through Aging and Disability Services and our state and community partners.”

“November is not only National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, it is also National Family Caregivers Month, during which we recognize the vital role caregivers play in the lives of those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia,” Laura Hoffman, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, said. “Caregiving can be both rewarding and challenging, and we aim to ensure that every caregiver in Connecticut has access to the support, education, and resources they need year-round.”

Throughout November, Connecticut state agencies and community partners will share resources, educational tools, and caregiver support information to help residents better understand Alzheimer’s disease and the services available in Connecticut.

For more information on statewide dementia resources, visit the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Connecticut Department of Public Health online, or contact the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter Helpline at 1-800-272-3900.

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Shamain McAllister Named New Director of Arts, Culture, and Tourism

The City of New Haven is excited to welcome Shamain “Sha” McAllister as the new Director of the Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism. McAllister brings a deep commitment to inclusive arts and cultural equity, as well as extensive experience across New Haven’s arts scene.

Since moving to New Haven in 2014, she has worked with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, contributed to the city’s Cultural Equity Plan and Vision 2034 Comprehensive Plan, and most recently served as Associate Director of Education & Community Impact at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. She has also led programs at Kulturally LIT and serves as Vice President of the Arts Council of Greater New Haven Board. Learn more about Shamain McAllister here.

In her new role, McAllister plans to build on the work of her predecessor, strengthen partnerships between public and private sectors, and ensure arts opportunities are accessible to all neighborhoods and communities. 

Free Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway 

The next Mill River District meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 29th at 6pm at Conte West Hills Magnet School. Please see the meeting flyer below and feel free to share with friends, neighbors, and anyone interested in helping shape the future of the Mill River District including the development of Ball Island into a public park!

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today joined Governor Bob Ferguson (WA), Governor Josh Green (HI), Governor Maura Healey (MA), Governor Kathy Hochul (NY), Governor Tina Kotek (OR), Governor Lou Leon Guerrero (GU), Governor Dan McKee (RI), Governor Matt Meyer (DE), Governor Wes Moore (MD), Governor Phil Murphy (NJ), Governor Gavin Newsom (CA), Governor Jared Polis (CO), Governor JB Pritzker (IL) and Governor Josh Stein (NC) to announce the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a new coalition of governors designed to protect the health of people across the U.S.

“Connecticut is proud to join an alliance that strengthens our collaboration with other states and protects the health and wellbeing of our residents, while preparing against future threats,” Governor Lamont said. “Whether it was during the COVID pandemic or any other public health crisis, it’s important for governors to speak with one voice and communicate clearly with our communities to keep them safe. Once again states are stepping up, amid federal uncertainty, to ensure our residents have the information they need to stay protected.”

The Governors Public Health Alliance will serve as a nonpartisan coordinating hub for governors and their public health leaders, supporting governors and their states in coordinating and collaborating to protect the public’s health by facilitating data sharing and communication about health threat detection, emergency preparedness and response, public health guidance and policy, and deployment of experts.

It also facilitates national coordination on public health at the gubernatorial level — complementing existing mechanisms and interfacing with entities across the county. This includes the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, of which Connecticut is a member, and assists state public health laboratories in sharing resources and expertise to strengthen regional readiness.

The Governors Public Health Alliance is supported by the Governors Action Alliance (GovAct), a nonprofit, nonpartisan initiative that supports governors in protecting fundamental freedoms, including public health. The Alliance is advised by leading public health experts, including former CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen; former Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink; and Dr. Raj Panjabi, former White House Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefense. As an initiative of GovAct, the Alliance will also be advised by GovAct’s Bipartisan Advisory Board of former governors and former senior federal officials.

“With many health threats at our doorstep, collaboration and communication between governors is essential to protect the health of families and save lives,” former CDC Director and former North Carolina Secretary for Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen said. “This alliance creates the framework to support the national coordination needed to safeguard communities.”

“Governors are being asked to do more with less — daily. And yet the challenges keep growing,” Julia Spiegel, founder and CEO of GovAct, said. “GovAct is here to help bring capacity, expertise, and know-how so that governors have the tools they need to act decisively, together, to protect the health and well-being of their people.”

Participating states have already begun sharing best practices, receiving briefings from public health experts, and coordinating on executive actions governors can take to strengthen public health protections, including standing orders or directives to preserve access to COVID-19 vaccines.

The Alliance will continue to provide governors and their teams with toolkits and timely briefings on major policy developments in public health, share coordinated strategies ahead of high-profile events, and offer opportunities to discuss health security issues.

The Alliance’s website will soon be available at www.govsforhealth.org.

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Doors open at 6 PM

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Dear Community Members,
This first CT Men’s Conference is a historical gathering. It is more than a meeting; it is a movement. We are
calling on community leaders, educators, fathers, mentors, and advocates to help shape this moment by leading
workshops that not only spark conversation but also deliver clear actions and solutions that participants can
take home and apply immediately.
You can submit your workshop outline using this app �� App Link.
We are seeking dynamic, interactive proposals in these areas:
 Education Engagement – How can parents and community members be fully engaged in our children’s
education? We need workshops that provide practical tools for supporting literacy at home, advocating
for school resources, mentoring youth, and participating in decision-making spaces. Attendees should
leave knowing exactly how they can take immediate steps to strengthen education in their families and
neighborhoods.
 Urban Preparedness & Emergency Response – Our communities must be ready for both natural and
human-made crises. We need sessions that teach step-by-step readiness strategies: assembling go-bags,
learning CPR, understanding evacuation routes, and building neighborhood response teams. Equally
important are self-defense and defensive strategies for families — equipping men and women with
real skills to protect their loved ones. Participants should leave prepared to create a family safety plan
that same week.
 Co-Parenting & Single Dad Support – Fathers are leading in powerful but often overlooked ways.
These workshops should provide concrete communication strategies, legal navigation tips, and practical
methods for balancing single fatherhood while fostering stable, nurturing environments. Attendees
should leave with resources and strategies they can begin using with their families immediately.
 Civic Engagement & Civic Access – Civic engagement must move beyond voter registration. We need
workshops that teach how to run for office, serve on boards, advocate for policy change, and access
government programs. Attendees should leave knowing the next civic action they will take — whether it
is attending a town hall, signing up for a board, or organizing neighbors for a campaign.
 Technology Training – In today’s world, technology is survival. We are seeking workshops that help
participants gain hands-on skills in areas such as using smartphones more effectively, understanding AI,
protecting digital privacy, building online businesses, or navigating virtual learning platforms. Attendees
should leave empowered to use technology to advance their personal, family, and community goals.
 Creative Digital Communications – Our stories and messages must reach the world. We are calling for
workshops that teach creative strategies for social media, podcasting, digital storytelling, video creation,
and community campaigns. These sessions should show attendees how to use digital platforms to
amplify voices, organize movements, promote businesses, and build cultural pride. Participants should
walk away with practical steps to launch or strengthen their own digital presence.
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This is a historic moment. The CT Men’s Conference will be remembered as the time when we gathered not
only to talk but to act, leaving with tools and plans that transform our families, our communities, and our future.
Your leadership will make that possible.
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Kirti Patel

Veteran Manufacturing Executive and Entrepreneur To Lead Statewide Efforts To Grow and Strengthen Connecticut’s Manufacturing Sector

 Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Kirti Patel to serve as Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer, a key leadership role focused on driving growth and innovation in the state’s manufacturing sector.

“Manufacturing continues to be the backbone of Connecticut’s economy, driving innovation, exports, and good-paying careers for our residents,” Governor Lamont said. “Kirti brings decades of global experience in manufacturing, product development, and business leadership. He has led companies through complex transformations, expanded product lines that serve critical industries, and built trusted relationships across stakeholders. I am confident that his vision and leadership will strengthen our manufacturing sector and ensure Connecticut remains at the forefront of advanced manufacturing.”

“Mr. Patel brings not only deep experience in advanced manufacturing but also a strong record of building partnerships and driving innovation,” Daniel O’Keefe, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, said. “Connecticut’s manufacturers are competing on a global stage, and his leadership will help ensure they have the tools, talent, and opportunities they need to grow. I look forward to working with him to strengthen collaboration across industry, education, and government so that manufacturing in Connecticut continues to thrive for decades to come.”

Patel brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience across the life sciences, healthcare imaging, medical devices, and semiconductors. He most recently served as president and board director of Eppendorf Manufacturing Corporation in Enfield, where he oversaw North American manufacturing operations and also led the global Bioprocess Technology Division of Germany-based Eppendorf SE, a global leader in life sciences instrumentation. Under his leadership, the company launched multiple new product lines, achieved nearly 90% growth between 2014 and 2022, and completed a $20 million facilities renovation and manufacturing expansion in Connecticut.

Before Eppendorf, Patel co-founded Sensant Corporation, a medical device start-up that pioneered breakthrough 3D ultrasound imaging technology and was acquired by Siemens Healthcare. At Siemens, he went on to lead the global preclinical imaging division, improving profitability and growing market share worldwide. He began his career at Intel Corporation, where he worked on semiconductor lithography technology and advanced manufacturing process development, giving him hands-on and leadership experience in high-tech production environments.

In addition to his corporate leadership, Patel serves as board president of Simsbury – A Better Chance, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the number of well-educated minority students who graduate from college and assume leadership roles in their careers. He also advises technology start-ups through Yale Ventures and the University of Connecticut’s Technology Incubation Program, helping transform groundbreaking research into successful businesses.

“I am honored to be appointed by Governor Lamont to serve as Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer,” Patel said. “Connecticut has a world-class workforce, innovative companies, and strong educational partners. I look forward to working with manufacturers across the state to strengthen collaboration, build capacity, and ensure our sector remains globally competitive.”

Patel will begin serving in the position on September 15, 2025. The office is based within the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. Patel succeeds Paul Lavoie, who had served in the role since 2022.

Patel holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, an MS in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Mangalore University in India.

Westville Major Crimes Report 08/18/25-08/24/25 Good morning, Hope everyone is well, please see Major Crimes Report Details below: Date: 08/19/2025 Time: 1646 hours Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft-Steal Officers responded to 112 Amity Rd. for the report of a vehicle stolen.  Stolen was a 2020 white colored KIA Sportage.  The vehicle was used in a robbery in North Haven.  Video surveillance is pending from Stop & Shop.  Date: 08/20/2025 Time: 1316 hours Incident: Larceny From Vehicle Officers responded to 639 Fountain St. for a larceny from vehicle complaint.  A Lexus was left unlocked and several items from within the vehicle were stolen.  Video footage was available but did not capture the incident.   Date: 08/21/2025 Time: 0513 hours Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft-Steal Officers responded to 241 Alden Ave. for the report of a vehicle stolen.  Taken was a 2013 blue colored BMW sedan.  The owner believed the key fob fell out of his pocket as he arrived home.  The vehicle was tracked to 192 Fitch St. where it was recovered unoccupied.  No video footage was available. Date: 08/21/2025 Time: 0920 hours Incident: Burglary Several unoccupied units in the 400 block of Valley St (470B, 480C, 480E) were broken into.  The apartments were damaged inside, and some apartments had the odor of marijuana lingering.  This has been a problem during construction; however, camera systems have been replaced, and tenants will be occupying the vacant apartments in the coming weeks.  The offenders are the juveniles in the area.  We are working closely with Housing to prevent further break-ins from happening.  Date: 08/24/2025 Time: 1321 hours Incident: Attempted Carjacking Officers responded to Stop & Shop Gas Station located at 112 Amity Rd.  for the report of an attempted carjacking.  The victim was pumping gas into her Volkswagen when she heard the driver’s door open and close.  An unknown black male was inside the vehicle and the victim was able to get inside the vehicle before the male drove off.  As the unknown male drove off, a fight ensued where several punches were thrown, and the victim tried to gain access to the steering wheel to control the vehicle.  The victim was able to engage the electronic brake causing the vehicle to skid to a stop.  As the vehicle stopped the unknown male exited and ran towards Chase bank and entered a gray colored Toyota Rav4 bearing Massachusetts marker plates, that was waiting in the area.  The unknown male was described as follows:  Black male, approximately 15-16 years old, dark complexion, average build, close cut hair, last seen wearing a gray colored hooded sweatshirt and dark colored sweatpants.  This incident was forwarded to the Robbery/Burglary Unit.  Lieutenant Pedro Colon Jr.  #325 District Manager – Westville New Haven Police Department 1 Union Ave. New Haven, CT 06519 Cell: 

Westville Major Crimes Report 08/18/25-08/24/25 Good morning, Hope everyone is well, please see Major Crimes Report Details below: Date: 08/19/2025 Time: 1646 hours Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft-Steal Officers responded to 112 Amity Rd. for the report of a vehicle stolen. Stolen was a 2020 white colored KIA Sportage. The vehicle was used in a robbery in North Haven. Video surveillance is pending from Stop & Shop. Date: 08/20/2025 Time: 1316 hours Incident: Larceny From Vehicle Officers responded to 639 Fountain St. for a larceny from vehicle complaint. A Lexus was left unlocked and several items from within the vehicle were stolen. Video footage was available but did not capture the incident. Date: 08/21/2025 Time: 0513 hours Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft-Steal Officers responded to 241 Alden Ave. for the report of a vehicle stolen. Taken was a 2013 blue colored BMW sedan. The owner believed the key fob fell out of his pocket as he arrived home. The vehicle was tracked to 192 Fitch St. where it was recovered unoccupied. No video footage was available. Date: 08/21/2025 Time: 0920 hours Incident: Burglary Several unoccupied units in the 400 block of Valley St (470B, 480C, 480E) were broken into. The apartments were damaged inside, and some apartments had the odor of marijuana lingering. This has been a problem during construction; however, camera systems have been replaced, and tenants will be occupying the vacant apartments in the coming weeks. The offenders are the juveniles in the area. We are working closely with Housing to prevent further break-ins from happening. Date: 08/24/2025 Time: 1321 hours Incident: Attempted Carjacking Officers responded to Stop & Shop Gas Station located at 112 Amity Rd. for the report of an attempted carjacking. The victim was pumping gas into her Volkswagen when she heard the driver’s door open and close. An unknown black male was inside the vehicle and the victim was able to get inside the vehicle before the male drove off. As the unknown male drove off, a fight ensued where several punches were thrown, and the victim tried to gain access to the steering wheel to control the vehicle. The victim was able to engage the electronic brake causing the vehicle to skid to a stop. As the vehicle stopped the unknown male exited and ran towards Chase bank and entered a gray colored Toyota Rav4 bearing Massachusetts marker plates, that was waiting in the area. The unknown male was described as follows: Black male, approximately 15-16 years old, dark complexion, average build, close cut hair, last seen wearing a gray colored hooded sweatshirt and dark colored sweatpants. This incident was forwarded to the Robbery/Burglary Unit. Lieutenant Pedro Colon Jr. #325 District Manager – Westville New Haven Police Department 1 Union Ave. New Haven, CT 06519 Cell:

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