November 25, 2015

Bolinsky: Celebrate Small Business Saturday

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This year, November 28 is Small Business Saturday – a day dedicated to supporting and celebrating our favorite small businesses. Organizations such as the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Connecticut Business and Industry Association are promoting this day between “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” to put money back into our local communities and economy.

For Business owners: NFIB is offering to promote your business for free if you fill out this short form.

For Shoppers: Find NFIB-registered businesses by viewing the map at the right-hand side of this page. Even if businesses in our community aren’t featured here, you can still do your part to shop local.

You can also visit the Newtown Chamber of Commerce website to find a directory of local businesses.

Support our small businesses. Support our local economy. If you’re going to shop next weekend, please shop local.

Newtown State Representatives Honor Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Department

Newtown, CT. – Ahead of their 100th anniversary celebration later this month, State Representatives Martin Foncello (R-107) and Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) joined command and staff members of the Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Department for their August monthly meeting. The state representatives presented a citation to leaders of the all-volunteer department marking the anniversary of the department’s […]

August 6, 2025

Bolinsky: 2025 Sales Tax‑Free Week

Connecticut’s 2025 Sales Tax‑Free Week is set for Sunday, August 17 through Saturday, August 23, 2025. During this period, most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 per item can be purchased tax‑exempt, saving buyers the state’s usual 6.35% sales tax when the item is paid for during that week, even if delivery happens later. This exemption […]

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