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."
CT Wartime Service Medal Ceremony
Photos from Sen. Somers’s CT Wartime Service Medal Ceremony are now available to view. We’re honored to help capture and preserve these special moments recognizing Connecticut’s wartime veterans and their service.
It was a pleasure to recognize Frank Lewis for his 21 years of dedicated service as Assistant Superintendent of the Noank Water Company!
Frank has been a dependable part of the Noank community, responding to water emergencies at all hours and helping modernize the company’s recordkeeping systems for future generations.
Thank you, Frank, for your many years of hard work and commitment to the Noank community!
Congratulations to Griswold Middle School student Ava Tackett, whose winning theme, “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.”, was selected as the 2026 National Red Ribbon Week theme!
I was happy to join the Griswold PRIDE Coalition, Representative Brian Lanoue, and local leaders to recognize Ava, her family, Kristen Butremovic, and the Griswold Middle School team for this incredible achievement.
What a wonderful accomplishment for Ava and the entire Griswold community! Congratulations to everyone involved!
It’s that time of year again! 🎃🍂
One of my favorite fall traditions is stopping by Whittle's Willow Spring Farm to pick out pumpkins! There’s nothing better than supporting our local farms and enjoying everything they bring to our community.
Be sure to stop by and get your pumpkins this season! Mako certainly enjoyed his visit! 🦈🧡