Rep. Rebimbas invites the public to hearing on online gambling

As a member of the legislature’s Public Safety and Security Committee, Rep. Rebimbas would live to invite the public to a free informational hearing on online gaming taking place on Thursday, February 2 at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.

At the meeting, the General Assembly’s Public Safety and Security Committee will hear remarks from invited speakers, who will speak for 5-10 minutes each and respond to questions from committee members regarding all aspects of online gambling.

“I invite Naugatuck residents to join me as I listen to each side of the issue before making a decision on whether online gambling is a good fit for the residents of Connecticut,” said Rep. Rebimbas.

Those unable to attend the meeting are encouraged to watch it on the Connecticut Public Affairs television network, CT-N, or stream it live online by logging on to http://www.ctn.state.ct.us/

The hearing will take place on Thursday, February 2 at 10:00 am in room 2C of the Legislative Office Building, located at 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Conn.  Free visitor parking is available in the adjacent legislative parking garage, and the event is free to the public.

Rep. Rebimbas Congratulates Local Resident on Committee Appointment

Yesterday Rep. Rebimbas congratulated Naugatuck resident Eileen Bronko as the newest appointee to the Children’s Behavioral Health Advisory Committee.

“Eileen has spent many years tirelessly advocating for the wellbeing of Connecticut’s children and her experience will prove to be an invaluable resource to the vital work of the committee” Rep. Rebimbas said. “I’m pleased that her expertise is being recognized and that her voice of knowledge and reason will have a place in the committee when it comes to adolescent behavioral health in the state of Connecticut”

The Children’s Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (CBHAC) was formally established by the state legislature through Public Act No. 00-188. The duties of the committee include serving as an advocate for children with serious emotional disturbances, reviewing the federal Mental Health Services Block Grant plan for the State of Connecticutand making recommendations concerning that plan.

 Eileen Bronko, a resident of Naugatuck and former burgess, has spent her entire professional and personal life dedicated to the mental health of adolescents. Bronko has experience on the frontlines in treating behavioral health as she spent five years working in an in-patient psychiatric unit at Griffin Hospital before working as a DCF caseworker. Bronko is the founder and director of The Tie That Binds, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of American military personnel in the Gulf War and their families. Additionally, she is a proud foster and adoptive parent.

Connecticut residents can contact Bronko to share their thoughts or experiences related to Children’s Behavioral Health by calling (203) 723-0875 or emailing ebronko1@snet.net

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

I want to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday season and a Happy New Year! I sincerely hope 2012 is good to your family and friends.