State Representative Jason Buchsbaum

A couple of assets in the Town of Southbury will benefit from state bond funding approved today. $400,000 was approved for roof repairs at Southbury Training School, along with $100,000 for sewer pipe repairs at the site. There was also funding approved for Kettletown State Park and Larkin Trail State Park repairs as part of a larger $10 million request for statewide improvements at various State Park, Forest, Boat Launch and Wildlife Management areas. The funding was approved for storm/flood damage recovery, as well as for Kettletown Priority Bath House/Toilet Building Renovations.

Today we honor heroes who gave their all for our freedoms.

I had the opportunity to participate in events in Bridgewater and Southbury commemorating this important day. Thank you to everyone who coordinated these ceremonies.

"Whether we observe the occasion through public ceremony or through private prayer, Memorial Day leaves few hearts unmoved. Each of the patriots whom we remember on this day was first a beloved son or daughter, a brother or sister, or a spouse, friend, and neighbor."

- President George H. W. Bush, 1992

On this Memorial Day, we recognize and honor those who have died in service to our country, both during peacetime and war.

I attended the plaque dedication to revolutionary war hero Colonel Seth Warner this morning. The ceremony took place at his original burial spot at the Old Roxbury Road Cemetery in Roxbury. I could not think of a better way to start off the Memorial Day weekend during our Country’s 250th year than by celebrating an American hero from the Revolution. A wreath was also placed by a descendant of Col. Warner. Thank you to the Roxbury Museum Commission and all involved in putting this together.

CTDOT is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be done on Route 202 in New Milford and Washington starting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, through Friday, June 12, 2026. The project is a 3.15-mile segment of Route 202 from Buckingham Road to Sunoco Gas Station. The night work is scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Sunday – Thursday. Please use caution when driving in this area.

The Office of Legislative Research (OLR) has compiled its 2026 Major Public Acts report. This report details the action of the legislature in 2026, with brief summaries of major policy changes. You can find a link to this report on my website, RepBuchsbaum.com.

Last week, I attended a meeting in New Milford with New Milford Mayor Pete Bass, Bridgewater Historian and Land Trust Executive Director Julie Stuart, representatives from DEEP (including Brian Wilson and Lori Paradis Brant), Chuck Kilson and Darlene Kascak of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation and Gabe Benjamin of the Institute for American Indian Studies. We met to discuss next steps regarding Lovers Leap State Park in New Milford, including the potential of reinstalling a monument to Chief Waramaug. There was also extensive discussion on spreading awareness and creating further education opportunities concerning the Schaghticoke Tribe. This is an effort with local community support. I look forward to further discussions on enhancing educational opportunities, raising awareness, and moving this project along.

Sustainable Southbury’s Energy Fair and Green Expo is happening now at Pomperaug Elementary School until 3:00. Come on down and learn about all of the ways to build a more sustainable future.

I particularly enjoyed my conversation with PHS student Satvik Nog on his research concerning the environmental impact of AI.

For more information on the event visit: https://www.sustainablesouthbury.org/our-events -m76v6t7j1

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced that the Bridge Carrying Route 188 (Strongtown Road) over Walnut Hill Brook in Southbury will be replaced starting on Monday, May 11, 2026. The project is estimated to be completed on Monday August 31, 2026.
A segment of Route 188 will be closed to thru traffic. Residents residing on Route 188 will be able to access their properties and Walnut Brook Lane will remain open.

Congratulations to Modern Vein Care of CT on its grand opening in Southbury. I joined local officials and Southbury Chamber members yesterday for a ribbon cutting welcoming them to town. Dr. Prashanth Atluri, M.D. also gave us a tour of the state of the art facility, and described the services offered. Best of luck on your new location!