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State Representative Nick Menapace

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Connecticut State Representative for the 37th house district. Representing East Lyme, Salem and Montville

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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 7h
Seems highly relevant to recommend the book Chain-Gang All-Stars to anyone who also thinks public executions are wrong
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 7h
Proud to stand with lawmakers nationwide in opposing USDA’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule. Protecting roadless areas means protecting clean water, wildlife, outdoor recreation, and landscapes that our communities depend on. ncelenviro.org/articles/leg...
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Legislators from 43 States and Territories Oppose USDA’s Effort to Rescind the “Roadless Rule” | National Caucus of Environmental Legislators
Washington, D.C. (October 7, 2026) — Yesterday, a bipartisan group of 232 state legislators from 43 states and territories submitted a formal comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA...
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The United States is now officially allied with Vladimir Putin and Russia. We will fund Russia’s genocidal war machine in exchange for Putin helping Trump and the Republican Party in the midterms. One of the most shameful and disgusting days in the history of this Republic.
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
“I don’t think that there is anything that is appropriate … with no identification going in and grabbing people. It is entirely inappropriate. It is not the way to conduct immigration at all,” said Menapace ctexaminer.com/2026/10/08/m...
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Menapace and Santoro Differ on Spending, Housing and Immigration at Salem Debate
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Rail Safety Training Drill October 10 in East Lyme
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.–noon: first responders, train crews, and dispatchers in East Lyme will run a rail emergency response exercise along the freight tracks off the Shore Line East corridor. If you see or hear emergency activity, it's a simulation. #CTDOT #ShoreLineEast #EastLyme
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Kenny Akers @keneakers.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Well… The president is advocating for an attack by Iran on LA and San Diego, stating, “It’s a small price to pay for keeping the world and our country safe.” ... This dude is a lunatic. 👇🏾
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Nighttime ramp closures in East Lyme, 8 PM–6 AM: Exit 74 NB off-ramp: Oct 4–8 Exit 74 NB on-ramp: Oct 5–8 Exit 75 SB on-ramp: Oct 7–8 Plan ahead and drive safely. #EastLyme #CTDOT #CTTraffic
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I had the opportunity to sit down with the Japanese Consul General for New England in Boston to talk about growing the partnership between Connecticut and Japan. #Connecticut #Japan #NewEngland #diplomacy
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
⚠️ Wind Advisory for New London County starts noon Friday. Gusts 45–60 mph through Sunday AM. Widespread outages possible. 1.5–3.5" rain. Moderate coastal flooding possible. Check on neighbors. Charge devices. Turn Around, Don't Drown. #CTWeather #NorEaster #CT
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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This CT group has an ambitious goal: 100% voter turnout by 2030
The newly formed Voter Participation Task Force has started work on mapping out strategies to increase voter participation in Connecticut, with a goal of achieving 100% voter turnout by 2030.
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I really wish you that more democrats would talk about issues like Stacey Abrams does
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Honoring diversity, seeking out equity, and practicing inclusion are principles that make our state stronger. This day acts a reminder that when we lift these values up in our work, the sky is the limit for what we can accomplish.
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Im glad karen dinally got her resolution but that it took months is crazy. www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...
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Senior Wins Legal Battle After Spending Connecticut Winter Without Heat, Winning Over $10K
Karen Quinn spent last winter dealing with something no one—but especially not an 83-year-old tenant—should have to endure: an apartment without working heat. Now she has won a legal fight over it. A ...
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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CT's Shore Line East is adding four new weekday trains. Here's when they'll run
One of the trains will connect with a Metro-North Railroad Super Express train.
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Teddy Rebooted 🔔🇺🇸 🇺🇦💯 @teddyrebooted.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Higher prices for Americans. Like never before!
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I wrote to the Day about ALPR’s theday.com/news/920475/...
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Before we put up more cameras, let's ask why
There is a legitimate public-safety argument for these cameras.
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Consider supporting your local food bank today. Mine is care and share: www.careandshareofel.org
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Heads up, East Lyme—Exit 74 northbound on-ramp will be closed for two weeks starting September 10th. Expected to reopen September 24th. Detour: Route 161 north → Route 1 → Cross Road → Waterford Parkway → I-95 northbound.
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
"The question is not why young people leave. The question is why we make it so difficult for them to stay." My letter on housing—for young families and seniors who want to stay in Connecticut. lymeline.com/2026/08/lett...
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Letter to the Editor: State Rep Calls for More Housing Options for the Future and Now – LymeLine.com
Nick Menapace believes housing in Connecticut needs to be affordable in order for communities to thrive.
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League of Women Voters of Williamsburg Area @lwvwilliamsburg.org · 01/09/2026
Democracy doesn't protect itself — we do, piece by piece. Vote by vote. The threats are real: disinformation, intimidation, attempts to disrupt voting. The strongest answer is a prepared voter. Confirm your registration here: vote411.org @lwv.org @brennancenter.org @aclu.org @lwvma.bsky.social
Democracy is built piece by piece
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
So glad we were able to get the money for the miracle league theday.com/news/919698/...
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East Lyme accessible playground gets $650K in state funding
The Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut is moving forward with the playground behind Flanders Elementary School after receiving the grant.
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We should measure Corrections by the lives we change. My letter to the Mirror ctmirror.org/2026/08/25/w...
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Opinion: We should measure Corrections by the lives we change
Most incarcerated people will one day return to our communities, then public safety doesn't end at the prison gate. We should also ask what happens next.
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
When the lord of the land makes his subjects stand in the open rain, their enemy is not the man who wore a hat.
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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Remember when we let DOGE run around and steal all of our private data under the guise of finding “fraud and abuse” and a year later, the national debt is higher than it’s ever been at $40T, while headlines about fraud smack you in the face at breakfast and we don’t even blink?
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Nearly 700 acres of the Bond Property in Montville and Salem will remain open space—a legacy for future generations. Thank you to the Bond family, Avalonia Land Conservancy, the state, and everyone who made this possible. This is what happens when we all work together. theday.com/news/915161/...
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Preserving the Bond Property is an investment in our future
The benefits will extend far beyond Montville and Salem.
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Hartford Courant @hartfordcourant.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
A group of Connecticut lawmakers are sharing their concerns over Flock surveillance cameras and seeking to pause the rapid installation and use of the cameras until the end of the 2027 legislative session, officials said.
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CT’s AI Caucus joins governor in calling for a pause on Flock camera
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The General Assembly passed legislation this session to expand the items included in Sales Tax Free week! And starting July 1, 2026, basic school supplies (notebooks, lunch boxes, crayons, pens, and pencils) are permanently exempt from state sales tax
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Must be a registered Democrat or Republican to participate in their parties primary Myvote.ct.gov
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Oh man I was at that game
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
So glad were able to preserve this. theday.com/news/913221/...
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Land trust preserves nearly 700 acres of land in Montville
The Avalonia Land Trust, which has preserved thousands of acres, recently closed a deal to purchase the property.
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awkword @awkword.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
The Trump admin admitted in court that they canceled nearly $8 billion in grants for clean energy projects “based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state”. apnews.com/article/trum...
TRUMP HAS ENDED BILLIONS IN CLEAN
ENERGY GRANTS FOR STATES THAT DIDN'T VOTE FOR HIM
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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Main Montville road dedicated to late state Rep. Kevin Ryan
Ryan represented Montville, Ledyard and Norwich from 1993 until his death in November.
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Over the weekend I was able to join colleagues, both past and present, friends and family of the late Kevin Ryan in order to officially adopt the Kevin Ryan Memorial Highway.
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Hiram Bingham didn't just talk about courage—he lost his career saving lives. But in 1939, Congress closed our doors to Jewish children. Today, we've done it again. Bingham chose conscience. The question remains: will we? theday.com/news/910419/...
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The courage to welcome the stranger
His example is worth remembering because history has a way of asking the same moral questions in different forms.
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I was really glad to be able to attend teh graduation of these women at York CI today www.wtnh.com/news/connect...
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6 incarcerated women graduate from trades institute at York Correctional
NIANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — It was graduation day for a first-of-its-kind program at the York Correctional Institution Wednesday morning. News 8 cameras were the only ones to get a rare look inside the…
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Flood Watch in effect for ALL of CT until 8 PM Wed. Heavy rain 1-2"/hr, totals 3-6" (locally up to 10"). Urban areas & rivers most at risk. Don't drive through flooded roads. Stay safe. #CTwx #FloodWatch
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
I don’t know about you but l like my lettuce without poop in it. But when Taylor Farms lettuce tested positive for cyclospora, the FDA called it a "false positive" and walked it back. The same Taylor Farms that donated to Trump. We deserve better. #CT #Cyclospora #FDA #Consumer #connecticut
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Exit 75 & 74 southbound on-ramps closed Sunday 8PM–Monday 6AM for new permanent ramp construction. Plan ahead, East Lyme. 🚧 #CTDOT #EastLyme
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Proud to have played a role in the effort to remember this Connecticut (and American) hero. Thanks Dr. David Pettigrew for your work memorializing Americans who stood up against fascism to save lives. www.courant.com/2026/07/23/o...
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Opinion: The work of a Connecticut hero must not be forgotten. A culture of remembrance is vital for democracy
The establishment of days such as Hiram Bingham IV Day, enacts a culture of remembrance in Connecticut that honors the memory of the victims and preserves the truth.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Reminder... Any political party trying to make it harder to vote is sending a clear message — they can't win on their ideas alone.
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
So glad I was able to be at the very first Hiram Bingham IV day in Salem yesterday theday.com/news/909032/...
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State recognizes July 17 as Hiram Bingham IV Day
Each year, the state will now recognize the U.S. diplomat who is credited with saving thousands of Jewish refugees during World War II.
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Hazy skies across CT today—wildfire smoke from Canada. Fine particles can irritate lungs, especially for kids, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with respiratory conditions. Limit outdoor time. Keep windows closed. Check on vulnerable neighbors. #AirQuality #CT #PublicHealth
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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Pete Mezzetti Show - Nick Menapace June 2026
YouTube video by Valley Shore Community Television
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 10/07/2026
Critics accuse president of ‘fattening the wallets of his cronies’ as working Americans face higher energy rates
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‘He’s forcing higher bills’: Trump spends billions to kill clean energy and keep coal alive
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
I'm at #FutureSummit 2026 in DC to connect with fellow Gen Z and millennial lawmakers who are reimagining what effective, visionary leadership can be. When we work together, our best days are still ahead. 🇺🇸
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State Representative Nick Menapace @nickmenapace.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Connecticut has played a role in every chapter of the American story. I wrote about that and what it means for the present in a letter to The Day: theday.com/news/906521/...
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Our generation's turn
As our nation marks 250 years since the American Revolution, I've found myself thinking about Connecticut's role in the American story.
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