Born Political

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, LPCA

Founder/Executive Director at Connecticut Recovery Support Center

Motivated and dedicated Program Manager with more than 10 years of environmental project management experience. Skills include connecting needs to resources, identifying programmatic gaps and developing innovative approaches to fill them, and helping foster good ideas into actionable projects.

Enaiyah is a student and the future of our country. After listening to this episode you will no longer be worried about the future.

Juliette is a lifelong Groton resident. She grew up in Poquonnock Bridge as the oldest of six children and is a proud mom and a graduate of Fitch High School, class of 1991. She is a passionate advocate for our youth and for public safety. Juliette has served her community for over 14 years as the Administrative Secretary for the City of Groton’s Chief of Police. She also volunteered with the New London Youth Talent Show. Both of these roles brought into focus for her the need to build bridges between our youth and our police departments. As such she served on the Health, Education, and Safety Satellite, which is a collaboration between Branford Manor, Catherine Kolnaski Magnet Elementary School, City of Groton Police Department and UCONN Avery Point. In her spare time she has also volunteered in a variety of capacities; at her church, Groton Bible Chapel, as the secretary for the City of Groton Youth Advisory Committee and she is a member of the NAACP and the Elks Club. Juliette has a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies (Cum Laude and Alpha Beta Kappa) and both of her daughters are currently enrolled in college. Additionally, she has recently attained her certification as a Connecticut Municipal Official and is currently a Groton Town Councilor. Previously she was selected served as a Representative Town Meeting (RTM) for District 2 for four years. Juliette lives by the mantra of “Community First” in that she believes that when she helps raise the river, all boats will float.

Roscoe Merritt • Long Time RTM Member • Fitch Graduate • Former Town & State Employee • Poq. Bridge Fire District Volunteer

Michael Doyle is a Director, Unit at Reliance Health based in Norwich, Connecticut.

About Senator MarxDeputy Majority LeaderChair: Veterans' AffairsVice Chair: Public HealthMember: Aging; Appropriations; Government Administration & Elections; Insurance & Real Estate

Groton District 4 RTM, Finance Committee Chair

Harry can be reached at 860-705-4551 or [email protected]

Matthew Shulman – Board of Education, candidate for a 2-year term on the Groton Schools’ Board of Education. I’d like to share a little about the perspective I take on public education my past experience in teaching and education policy development, and my post-retirement hospital chaplaincy. But more importantly, I’d like this bio to encourage you to contact me about your hopes and concern for our children. I’ll need everyone’s input to help guide my reflection and decision-making process if I am elected to our Groton Board of Education. My email address is [email protected]

Dan Gatewski is a Groton Town Councilmen and Alistair Haglund is a student at Waterford High School.

unbreakit.org This is a website for people with mental health issues in Connecticut. It is for you. Not your therapists, your providers, or even your families. We are building an advocacy platform based on what you say should be changed. When you sought mental health help or went to the emergency room, what happened? What was messed up? What did you wish was different? Tell us. Our "SPEAK OUT" and "COMMENT" sections are anonymous. They will identify your county of residence only. Let’s tell others what it’s really like to try to get help. And fight for the changes to fix it.

Police Service Dog Program:  Since its inception in August of 2019, the Groton Police Department has been the proud recipient of two Labrador retriever service dogs, “McDonald” and “Chase”.  Both dogs were donated by Puppies Behind Bars (PBB), a non-profit organization that teaches inmates how to train service dogs for first responders and military veterans with PTSD.  McDonald was named after retired NYPD Detective Steven McDonald (EOW 1/10/2017) and trained in Bedford Hills Women’s Correctional Facility (NY).  Our current dog, Chase, is a 1 year old yellow lab, trained in Downstate Men’s Correctional Facility (NY).  Chase is partnered with Community Policing Officer Heather McClelland.  She accompanies Officer McClelland in her daily duties and has the primary role of providing assistance to the officers and staff of the Groton Police Department in a therapeutic manner.  Additional duties include carrying out community outreach functions such as educational programming, specialized events, and community interaction; providing assistance to victims of violent crime and other crimes of sensitive nature; creating a more engaging relationship between the community of Groton and the officers and staff employed by the Groton Police Department; and providing assistance to partner agencies, first responders and the many military personnel who call Groton home. https://www.groton-ct.gov/departments/police/community.php

https://centeroftheblind.com/

Thurman Banks

https://grotonsail.com HELP US BUILD A MONUMENT. USS GROTON (SSN-694) For more than 100 years Groton has been the Submarine Capital of the World. Here on the banks of the Thames River, hundreds of submarines have been built by the men and women of Electric Boat, the nation’s first submarine base was established, and hundreds of thousands of submariners have been trained at Sub School. Yet no lasting monument exists to recognize the men and women who build, design and operate the United States Navy’s submarines. The USS Groton Sail Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 tax exempt nonprofit organization focused on building a lasting public monument to celebrate our region’s contribution to our nation’s defense. The centerpiece of the monument will be the USS Groton’s sail and rudder, which will serve as a permanent tribute to the Navy’s submarine community, past, present and future.

We are simply people helping people. We listen to those who have been affected by the disease of addiction and assess their needs. We then offer our assistance through connecting them to recovery facilities, support groups, agencies, or other recovery or family support related entity.

For every individual we help, there is a positive impact on many. Healthy adults create stronger families. Stronger families empower each other to thrive and become engaged citizens. Stronger communities are built on the basis of mental wellness.

Doug is a United States Army Veteran in which he served for 8.5 years as a Mechanic and a Combat Life Saver. Doug was deployed in 2003 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and then again in 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the CEO of the Guardians, he is passionate about making CT and RI Combat Wounded Veterans feel as if they have another family. He works to provide that support system that many veterans need while they are either in transition or at other point in their life. He is also the Military Outreach Director for Veterans Equine Therapeutic Services (VETS), Communications Director for Team Red, White, and Blue, a member of the Veterans Advisory Board for Congressman Courtney and is on the post 9/11 Veterans Advisory Council that meets with Senator Blumenthal to address veteran issues. Doug has completed being a student and has received his bachelors in Business Administration with a special interest in organizational/industrial psychology. He has achieved multiple military awards including Soldier of the Year, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal (4).

Jennifer is a resourceful and highly motivated leader responsible for organizing multi-disciplined teams from project concept to completion on complex projects with a variety of stakeholders. For over 25 years she consistently achieved goals on time and under budget, with happy stakeholders! As a woman in long term recovery, she is proud to utilize her gifts to facilitate access to recovery resources and good community health. Proud to have served CCAR as Emergency Department Recovery Coach Program Manager, The Mayflower Inn & Spa as Inside Project Manager, The State of Connecticut on 8 Technical High School Renovations, and my local Town of Cromwell as Building Commissioner on a High School Renovation and the new Intermediate School. Specialties: Project Management (PMI), Program Management, Facilitation, Recovery Advocacy, Recovery Coaching (RCP & CPRS), Servant Leadership, Coachervision, Compassionate Communication, Nonviolent Communication, Appreciative Inquiry, Yoga Teacher (IARYT-E) & Retreat Coordinator, Matching Pictures© Workshops.

Artist, college student, disabled veteran.

State Representative Aundre Bumgardner (D) - Connecticut Connecticut House District 041

I am currently on the RTM for the 7th district. I am a retired former small business owner of a graphic design firm, author and product developer. I am married with two grown daughters.

The Aluminum Falcons are a team of dedicated students from Fitch High School in Groton, CT who make an impact in their community with the support of their teachers and mentors from local engineering companies. Our mission is to cultivate interest, understanding, and skill in the fields of engineering and technology. We are determined to promote STEM education as a fun and engaging pathway to a brighter future.

Cathy Zall, executive director of the Homeless Hospitality Center in New London

Retired Plumber from the New London County area. Show host of The Renshaw Report on SECTV. 

Someone who thrives on being challenged. I have learned how to successfully balance academics and leadership roles. These experience have helped me lay the foundational groundwork for not only my own success but the success of others.

35 year law enforcement career that allowed me to work in local, state  and federal agencies. I am now part of an impressive team at ThayerMahan  Inc. ThayerMahan is a worldwide leader in maritime autonomy,  surveillance, communications, sensing, robotics and survey. In addition  to corporate security duties I supervise facilities management, safety,  logistics and serve as the ethics compliance officer.

For the last 40 years, Robert Boris has been growing his family’s computer technology business on Thames Street.

State Rep. Joe de la Cruz, D-Groton

Farouk has served as the Stonington Board of Education Chair during one of the most difficult moments in our country's history. He is running for State Senate to bring energy and experience to the Capitol. He will focus on the big issues like healthcare, jobs, tourism and our economy—to ensure that today's youth have greater opportunities.

Congressman Joe Courtney was elected in 2006 to represent the Second Congressional District of Connecticut in the House of Representatives. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee, and House Education and Labor Committee.

Dita Bhargava is running for the democratic nomination for CT Treasurer

Hosted by State Representative Joe de la Cruz.  Guest: Marian Galbraith, Community Volunteer, and Former Mayor City of Groton, CT. Topics include USS Groton Sail Foundation and Groton Education Foundation.

This Episode Talks a little about Rick Norris and the Groton Sail Memorial Project. Please visit https://grotonsail.com and https://e.givesmart.com/events/rLp/

Dave Franco is the Coaching Coordinator for Groton Little League, running the baseball facility with Fitch graduate Shawn Nadeau (the winning pitcher in the 2012 state title game), former Fitch player Mike Evans and Jake Romanski, a Groton police officer who made it to Triple-A with the Red Sox.

Maritza Bond, MPH, is a proven executive leader with a two-decade track-record in the public sector, serving in urban and rural communities in Connecticut. Maritza currently serves as the Director of Health for the City of New Haven, where she leads the department's efforts to create a culture of health and wellness, focusing on addressing social determinants of health and health equity. She manages an annual budget of approximately $20 million and supervises a workforce of hundreds of employees. MORE ABOUT MARITZA Access, quality, responsiveness and equity have been the cornerstone of Maritza’s career. Her work reflects an unrelenting determination to make a difference in peoples lives, and she has earned success by setting clear goals and achieving critical objectives. As Secretary of the State, Maritza will be a catalyst — protecting the right to vote, expanding access to voting and increasing civic knowledge and participation, restoring fiscal autonomy in the Secretary of the State’s office, and making it easier for small and minority businesses to launch and expand - and then thrive, all across Connecticut.

Advocate | Activist | Artist | Community Based Non-Profit CEO | Survivors of Violent Crime Founder | Victims Matter

State Representative CHRISTINE CONLEY Deputy Majority Leader Proudly Serving Groton, Ledyard

Joseph Pepin College Graduate, Born Political Intern. 

We are simply people helping people. We listen to those who have been  affected by the disease of addiction and assess their needs. We then offer our assistance through connecting them to recovery facilities,  support groups, agencies, or other recovery or family support related  entity. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please call or text: Linda Labbe (860) 823-8771 Tammy de la Cruz (860) 271-1835 We are here for you. We are people like you. Let us be a resource.

Stonington school board Chairman Farouk Rajab, who is the general  manager of the Providence Marriott Downtown and formerly an executive  with the Waterford Hotel Group, said Tuesday he plans to seek the  Democratic endorsement to run for the 18th District state Senate seat

Groton Little League P.O. Box 365  Groton, Connecticut 06340 Phone: 860-857-5732 Email: [email protected]

Paige’s 25 year diverse professional career has involved public and private sector experience in Georgia;  Kentucky; Rhode Island and Connecticut.  He served for 13 years as the Director of Planning, Development, Zoning and Inspections for the City of Newport planning and implementing major redevelopment projects.

Guest Mayor Keith Hendrick

Groton Police Capt. James Bee

Rachael Franco Town of Groton Councilor, Groton Beautification Committee.  Feb 3 2022

Mary Jo Riley Supervisor with Thrive 55 Active Living center Powered by the Groton Senior Center Jan 27 2022

Bruce Flax Executive Director at The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Jan 13 2022