State Senator Eric Berthel
State Senator Eric Berthel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Eric Berthel was elected to his fifth term representing the 32nd Senate District in 2024. He is the Republican Ranking Member on the legislature’s Banking, Education, and Executive & Legislative Nominations Committees. He is also a co-chair of the Legislative Internship Committee and serves on the legislature’s newly formed Select Committee on Special Education.
Eric is extensively committed to public school education and ensuring that we are always doing what is in the best interest of the children of Connecticut. He has also been recognized for his pro-business/small business advocacy and his support of important initiatives in health care, banking, and law enforcement.
🚨 Small Biz Grant Alert for CT Women Entrepreneurs & Child Care Providers 🚨
Info from Women's Business Development Council (WBDC):
✅ The Ignite Grant offers up to $10K for women-owned businesses (2+ yrs in operation, $25K–$2M in revenue). Apply: Aug. 5–Sept. 16
✅ The Child Care Business Fund offers up to $25,000 for licensed or aspiring child care providers. Apply: Aug. 1–Aug. 31
📅 Info sessions available to get your questions answered.
🔗 Apply or learn more: wbdc.org
As the owner of Route 67 Diner said, August 16th will now be known as a day of happiness and not a day of tragedy, as they cut the ribbon to the business after rebuilding from the past year’s flood.
Congratulations to the Abes for reopening their diner and wishes for many years of continued success.
Today, Oxford and Seymour reflect on the one year anniversary of the historic and devastating floods that ravaged the Valley region. A memorial has been established on the town hall property to remember the lives of those lost in Oxford.