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Rep. Joe Courtney, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 2nd district, shared updates on social media concerning local development projects and a recent aviation tragedy. Rep. Courtney's remarks highlight both community progress and expressions of sympathy for those affected by the crash.

On January 29, 2025, Rep. Courtney posted about his visit to Oxoboxo Lofts in Montville alongside Mayor Lenny Bunnell and State Senator Cathy Osten. He noted that "the mill conversion is bringing 72 new mixed income housing units to the town." The project was made possible through federal funding, illustrating its importance to the community. "Today, I visited Oxoboxo Lofts in Montville with Mayor Lenny Bunnell and State Senator Cathy Osten..."

The following day, on January 30, Rep. Courtney expressed condolences regarding an aviation incident involving American Airlines passengers and Army soldiers who lost their lives. He extended his "deepest sorrows to the families of the 64 American Airlines passengers and crew," acknowledging first responders leading recovery efforts at the scene. "Like so many others across the nation..."

On January 31, Rep. Courtney conveyed his grief over Casey Crafton from Salem, CT being among those lost in the Washington D.C plane crash earlier that week. Offering condolences to Crafton's family, he shared his personal heartbreak along with that of eastern Connecticut residents over this tragic event."I, along with the entire eastern Connecticut region..."