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Paul Formica is currently serving his second term as the State Senator for the 20th District serving the towns of Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, East Lyme, Waterford , New London, Montville, Bozrah and Salem. He serves as the Co-Chair on the Energy and Technology Committee, Co-Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Co- Chair and founder of the Bi-Partisan Tourism Caucus and as a member of the Commerce Committee. Paul is the co-founder and owner of Flanders Fish Market and Restaurant , a small family business with an award winning seafood market and full service restaurant celebrating 34 years of operation. The restaurant was recently inducted in the Ct Hospitality Hall of Fame for excellence and commitment to the community. Prior to being elected to the State Senate Paul was the First Selectman of the Town of East Lyme for 7 years leaving midway thru his 4th term. Paul also served his town as a member of the zoning commission, and later, on the board of finance. All totaled, Paul has provided more than two decades of service to the people and businesses in his community. In addition to town responsibilities, Paul, has also served in a leadership capacity for many organizations, from Chambers of Commerce to The Heart Walk, and through membership has supported great causes from Rotary to Little League. Paul has been the Past Chair of the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SCCOG) and a board member of CCM- Ct Conference of Municipalities- At SCCOG, he chaired the regional rail committee that actively engaged in the successful TIGER Grant process, and served on the regional water committee that resulted in a tri-town interconnection to conserve/share water. Residing in East Lyme, Paul is a widower and the father of four adult children — three daughters and one son. Two daughters currently work side-by-side in the Family Restaurant. Paul is an avid dancer and gardener, known for his roses and the Argentine Tango.

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