Meri Works for Newington

05/27/2026

Join me for this very important event! 🏳️‍🌈

🌈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! ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

04/29/2026

Please join Chief Perry and the Newington Police Department for this important presentation on hate crimes in our communities.

FOR: All members of the public and communities are welcome.

WHEN: Monday, June 8th. 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Newington Town Council Chambers, 200 Garfield Street Newington, CT 06111

04/23/2026

No child should go hungry. Thanks for coming to Newington Office of Governor Ned Lamont

No kid should sit in a classroom hungry❌

Today at John Wallace Middle School in Newington, I’m urging the CT General Assembly to include $12.5M in the state budget for free breakfast for every K-12 student — and free lunch for those who qualify. Let’s get this done.

03/28/2026

No Kings Hartford

03/12/2026

Serving on the Newington Board of Education is an honor and a true labor of love. Our students and staff are the best 💙💛💙💛

01/13/2026

State Representative Gary Turco and State Representative Kate Farrar working hard for Newington!! 100% voting record!

Voting records were released by the House of Representatives and are considered unofficial. Records from the fall special session are not included and not yet available, officials said.

01/08/2026

State Representative Gary Turco has been such a wonderful advocate for Newington. I am so proud to support him for re-election!!

🎉 Big news — I’m officially running for re-election as State Representative for Newington and New Britain’s 27th District! 🎉

It’s been an honor to serve our community over the past seven years. Together, we’ve delivered real results — 📚 investing millions in local schools and services, 💸 providing cost-of-living relief, 🏥 expanding access to healthcare, childcare, higher education, and housing, and 🗳️ standing up for democracy and individual rights.

Today, we face serious challenges. Destabilizing policies and funding cuts coming from Washington, D.C. threaten our ability to provide essential services and keep costs affordable for families. At the same time, some are working to bring the most extreme policies of the Trump administration here to Connecticut. That’s why I’m running for re-election — to stand up for our community and make sure we keep moving forward, not backward.

As this campaign gets underway, I’m asking for your support. With your help, our campaign can qualify for Connecticut’s Citizens’ Election Program before the legislative session begins on February 4th, allowing me to stay focused on what matters most — delivering for our community.

To qualify, our campaign must receive:
✔️ 150 individual donations
✔️ From residents of Newington or New Britain
✔️ Donations between $5 and $340
✔️ For a total of $6,700

💙 Every contribution of $5 or more truly makes a difference.

👉 Donate here:
https://secure.anedot.com/teamturco/2026

Thank you for your continued trust and support — I’m excited to keep fighting for our community!

11/28/2025

Come hang out with Newington Pride for a cozy Holiday Meet-Up next Friday during Newington’s Night of Lights! 🌈🎄

Swing by Not A Phase Cafe from 6-8 PM to connect with neighbors, play some games, enjoy some fun holiday crafts, and celebrate the season together! ☃️✨

Thank you to NOT A PHASE CAFE for hosting and partnering with us and being a safe, open, and affirming business for q***r people in Newington! 🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍⚧️

11/05/2025

Thank you Newington! I’m am grateful and excited to serve our community on the Board of Education! I am looking forward to working hard to meet the needs of our students and staff and to be part of such a wonderful team! Thank you!

10/30/2025

Vote Row A!

📣UPDATE: We’ve got even more late-breaking good news to share—Mayor Jon Trister and the Row A team have also been endorsed by the Connecticut Hispanic Democratic Caucus!
*****

Great news keeps rolling in for Mayor Jon Trister and the Row A team! 🎉