State Sen. Tony Hwang of Fairfield, second from left, and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, second from right — two of the state’s most omnipresent politicians — were on hand for the recent announcement by First Selectman Michael Tetreau, right, about aid for rebuilding Penfield Pavilion. At left, is U.S. Rep. Jim Himes. Photo: Fairfield Citizen / File Photo / Fairfield Citizen