State Representative John Piscopo

10/06/2026

This year’s Harwinton Fair was a tremendous success! I had the honor of enjoying a slice of apple pie from Blue Ribbon winner Cindy Fredsall—and it certainly did not disappoint. The perfect combination of fresh apples and a crispy, flaky crust!

I’m so appreciative of all the participants, volunteers, and community members who helped make one of our marquee community events of the year such a wonderful success. Thank you for making the Harwinton Fair so special!

10/01/2026

📢 Several new laws take effect today, including provisions related to road safety, a newly established dental care program for veterans, consumer privacy protections, and more.

These changes could impact you, your family, or your business, so I encourage you to take a moment to review them.

You can find the new laws here: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/content/aeauto.asp

09/30/2026

There’s no doubt more must be done to address Connecticut’s affordability challenges, but suspending the gas tax would give everyone a much-needed break at the pump. I urge my colleagues across the aisle to join us in this effort to provide immediate relief.

Connecticut Republican leaders are urging Governor Lamont and Democrats to suspend gas and diesel taxes through December 31.

09/28/2026

I was honored to attend the ceremony for the Railroad Museum of New England’s 30th anniversary in Thomaston alongside Rep. Bronko and Rep. Zawistowski.

For decades the museum has played an important role in preserving New England’s railroad history, while also providing scenic excursions and themed seasonal events for families and visitors.

Thank you to the Railroad Museum of New England for sharing our rich heritage, and congratulations on 30 years!

09/24/2026

I am grateful for all our volunteer firefighters who put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe, facing health risks every time they answer a call. Even after a fire is put out, there are still many dangers our firefighters face. That's why Litchfield County recently held a volunteer firefighter cancer screening that helped our firefighters take an important step in protecting their health.

Providing preventive screenings is an important way we can support the men and women who dedicate so much to keeping us safe. Thank you to everyone who helped organize this event and to the healthcare professionals who gave their time to provide these screenings.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember September 11 and the nearly 3,000 lives that were taken that day. We honor their memory and the brave men and women who sacrificed everything to save others.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

“The Web They Wove: Women’s Wardrobes & Impact During New England's Revolution” will be taking place at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 20, at Harwinton's Town Hall.

This continuation of the America 250 celebration will be presented by the Dirty Blue Shirts, a collective of historians, scholars, and artists. They will explore the impact women had during New England’s Revolution and discuss the silent wars women waged during this pivotal period as the world around them changed.

The program is free and open to the public! Click here for more information:

08/14/2026

Starting Sunday is Tax Free Week! From August 16-22, qualifying items under $300 will be exempt from tax, and newly added items such as backpacks and cleated footwear will also qualify. See the link below for more information.

https://portal.ct.gov/drs/sales-tax/sales-tax-free-week

08/12/2026

Congratulations to Cooper Greene on his recognition for his digital veterans mapping project! His project is a digital map of a local cemetery that helps families of veterans locate the graves of their loved ones. In attendance were Board of Selectman David B. Goshdigian and Burlington’s First Selectman Doug Thompson.

It was an honor to celebrate this amazing milestone, and I thank everyone who helped organize the Eagle Scout ceremony.

07/30/2026

I am pleased to share that the towns of Burlington and Harwinton have been selected to receive state funding to support the reconstruction of bridges through the State Local Bridge Program. This program provides municipalities with 50% of the project costs needed to repair local bridges.

The Alto Road Bridge in Burlington and the Gale Road Bridge, along with the Birch Hill Road Bridge in Harwinton, have been awarded funding under the latest round of this program. This is great news for our towns to support the improvement of local roadways, and for residents who often use and rely on these bridges.

Thank you to the governor and the DOT Commissioner for investing in our local infrastructure.