Submitted by State Sen. Norm Needleman
(September 2, 2023) — Applications are now being accepted for the 2023-2024 Low-Income Heating Energy Assistance Program. Households that may need additional financial aid this winter to heat their homes may be eligible to apply, receiving benefits worth several hundreds of dollars toward their heating bills, depending on income level, household size and whether a member of the household is vulnerable. Benefits are usually paid directly to utility companies or fuel suppliers; households heating with deliverable fuels like oil or propane may be eligible for additional fuel deliveries.Connecticut residents whose households receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Temporary Family Assistance (TFA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), State Supplement for the Aged, Blind and Disabled benefits or Refugee Cash Assistance, or whose annual household income falls at or below 60% of the state’s median income, are eligible. Applications are available online, by phone, email, mail or in-person. Applicants will need to gather energy and/or water documents, income documents and potential documents as needed. For more information and to apply, click here
Schedule Changes on Shore Line East
As of September 5, 2023, Shore Line East will have an updated schedule to accommodate continuing construction for the Amtrak Fitter Interlocking Project. The project, which will improve Amtrak’s ability to perform track maintenance with less impact on service, is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. The SLE schedule change impacts both weekday and weekend schedules with new train departure times to accommodate the project. Trails impacted by the schedule changes include the following:Westbound:
- 95 departs New London Station at 7:40 a.m.
- 93 departs New London Station at 11:00 a.m.
- 173 departs New London Station at 12:43 p.m.
- 137 departs New London Station at 3:33 p.m.
- 177 departs New London Station at 7:16 p.m.
Eastbound:
- 172 departs New Haven Union Station at 12:51 p.m.
- 86 departs New Haven Union Station at 2:10 p.m.
- 176 departs New Haven Union Station at 5:15 p.m.
- 94 departs New Haven Union Station at 7:27 p.m.
- 178 departs New Haven Union Station at 9:42 p.m.
To read the full schedule and determine whether your commute or travel will be impacted, click here.
