PROUDLY SERVING THE 18TH DISTRICT
State Senator Heather Somers
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Heather Somers, elected in 2016, represents Connecticut’s 18th district. She is a Chief Deputy Senate Republican Leader and serves as Ranking Member of the Public Health Committee and the Appropriations Committee. Heather has been recognized as a champion of important initiatives in health care, tourism, mental health, senior housing and elder care. She is also a former councilwoman and mayor in her native Groton.
"Together, we can bridge divides and build a brighter future for all Connecticut families."
Jersey Mike's Subs’s has officially opened its doors in Plainfield! 🥪
It was great to join State Representative Anne Dauphinais and the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce to welcome the team and celebrate this new addition to the community.
Congratulations to the entire Jersey Mike’s team! Be sure to stop in, grab a sub, and welcome them to Plainfield! 🎉
Had a great visit to ISAAC in New London last week with Ryan Fazio. Thank you to Dr. Spera, the teachers, and the students for showing us around.
ISAAC is one of the best schools in our region. Most of its students come from New London families with limited means, and the school does more with less funding than most. The kids we met were bright, confident, and happy to be there.
The hard part is that 150 kids are on the waitlist. Families shouldn't have to win a lottery to get their child into a good school. We should be helping schools like ISAAC grow.
Proud of what they're doing in New London!
A great morning in Groton celebrating the opening of the new Mary Morrisson Early Childhood Center! ✏️🍎
This new center is an exciting investment in our youngest learners and their families, giving four-year-olds access to full-day Pre-K in a space designed specifically for early learning, exploration, and growth.
With support from the State of Connecticut, the former Mary Morrisson Elementary School has been transformed and given new life as a dedicated early learning center.
It was wonderful to see students back in this building, learning and growing. Investing in early childhood education helps give our kids a strong start and builds a stronger future for our communities.
Congratulations to Groton Public Schools, Superintendent Susan Austin, the Board of Education, educators, staff, families, and everyone who helped make this new chapter for Mary Morrisson possible! ❤️