State Representative Gary Turco

05/30/2026

🎉🎂 Today was a wonderful way to celebrate my 45th birthday!

Heather and I enjoyed a great meal at Casadoro’s in Newington 🍝🍷, and I was thrilled to be joined by my godfather Steve and his wife, Joann. We also ran into several Newington friends, including the Santos family ⚽🏆, whose sons recently won their JV soccer championship. Congratulations on a great season!

My birthday has always been especially meaningful to me because I share it with both my mom and my late father. ❤️ Yes, all three of us were born on the same day. I often think about how special it must have been for them when I arrived 45 years ago as their first child and birthday gift. 🎁

Today I’m celebrating my mom, remembering my dad, and feeling grateful for my family, friends, and this wonderful community. 🙏💙

A special happy birthday as well to Newington Mayor Jon Trister 🎉, who also shares this special day!

Thank you to everyone who has reached out with birthday wishes. They truly mean a lot and have made an already special day even more memorable. ❤️🥳

05/29/2026

Big news for Newington! 🎉

Today, the State Bond Commission is expected to vote on $2 million in state funding to help with the redevelopment of Newington Town Center.

Newington’s Main Street Center has a unique opportunity for revitalization that can help attract new businesses, retail shops, restaurants, and create more places for people to live, work, and play close to mass transit options. Personally, I’d love to see another supermarket in the town center, perhaps one with a smaller footprint that can be sustainable and successful in that location. Many residents have also told me they would love to see a brewery. And there is even a proposal for a performance theater in the town center. How cool would that be?

This investment would help strengthen our local economy, support small businesses, and continue building a vibrant town center that residents and visitors can enjoy for years to come.

I want to thank Governor Lamont for his support and for recognizing the importance of investing in Newington’s future. I’m also grateful to work alongside Senator Matt Lesser, Representative Kate Farrar, town officials, and community stakeholders to help move projects like this forward.

I look forward to the Bond Commission’s vote today and the opportunities this investment could create for our community.

05/29/2026

Food drive this Saturday, 5/30, to support Got Lunch Newington, which helps feed kids throughout the summer! I’ll be picking up my food tomorrow. I hope you will take the time to donate if you can! 🥪

05/29/2026

It was great to join Congressman John Larson and Senator Matt Lesser for our Newington Senior Forum this week and to hear directly from local seniors about the issues that matter most to them.

One message came through loud and clear: we must continue fighting to protect Social Security and Medicare. I am glad that Congressman Larson has been one of the nation’s strongest advocates for seniors, and I am grateful for his leadership in standing up against efforts that threaten the benefits millions of Americans have earned and rely on.

As I shared during the forum, there are serious threats coming from Washington that put programs like Social Security and Medicare at risk. It is critical that seniors understand what is at stake and make their voices heard to protect these vital programs for current and future generations.

We were also excited to announce a new $250,000 state grant that will help strengthen senior nutrition programs serving Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield. This investment will help ensure more older adults have access to healthy meals and the support they need to age with dignity and independence.

Thank you to everyone who attended, asked thoughtful questions, and participated in such an important conversation. I will continue working with Congressman Larson, Senator Lesser, and my legislative colleagues to protect seniors and ensure they receive the support and respect they deserve.

NEWINGTON — U.S. Rep. John Larson joined local lawmakers and residents at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center for a community conversation focused on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid programs,

05/29/2026

It was great to honor the Grand Marshall of the Newington Memorial Parade, Navy Veteran Peter Solak, with two great leaders for Newington, Congressman John Larson and State Senator Matt Lesser.
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05/28/2026

Beautiful sunset in Newington tonight!

05/27/2026

Let’s get a huge crowd to come out and show their support!!! Proud to be Pro-Pride and Proud of Newington for standing up.

Newington Pride

🌈The town of Newington will kick off Pride Month with the third annual flag raising! We hope to see you on Monday, June 1st at 9am at town hall! ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

05/27/2026

The Newington Children’s Theatre Company is staging special show to honor the memory of Regan Martins, June 6 and 7.

“Miss Nelson Is Missing” is a single-act musical starring 57 children ages 5 to 16 from Newington, Wethersfield, West Hartford, Hartford, and Wallingford. Support the theater, the kids and a great cause.

Proceeds from this production go directly into the Regan Martins Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2024 shortly after Regan’s unexpected passing at age 12. NCTC was one of Regan’s favorite places to be, and her family established the scholarship in her name to make theater accessible to other kids.

This enabled NCTC to waive the regular participation fee for “Miss Nelson,” as it did last year for “Pinkalicious the Musical!”, the debut production dedicated to Regan’s memory.

Performances are at John Wallace Middle School, 71 Halleran Drive, Newington.

05/26/2026

Join me, Congressman John Larson, and State Senator Matt Lesser for a community conversation at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27 at 11:30 a.m.

We’ll discuss important issues impacting Connecticut seniors and working families, including Social Security, lowering prescription drug costs, and updates from Washington. I hope you’ll stop by, ask questions, and share what matters most to you.

📍 Newington Senior and Disabled Center
🕦 Wednesday, May 27 | 11:30 a.m.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Newington Senior and Disabled Center Volunteer of the Year, Steve Robin! Steve, goes above and beyond to support others in our community.

Thank you to all the volunteers who spend countless hours helping others which contributes to our center being one of the best in the state. 🏆