May 28, 2020

Announcement from DOT & Upcoming AARP Events

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Road Construction on I-84 in Newtown

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the scheduled one-night closure of the Exit 9, I-84 eastbound ramps in Newtown on June 8. The ramps will be closed beginning at 10:00pm and will reopen at 5:00am the following morning. The closure and detour are necessary to facilitate safety improvement activities on I-84.

Detour Information

Eastbound Exit 9 off-ramp: Take Exit 10 & follow the posted Route 25 detour
Eastbound Exit 9 on-ramp: Follow the posted Route 25 detour to Exit 10

Free Virtual Events and Tax Prep from AARP CT

Over the coming months, AARP CT will be hosting multiple virtual events for seniors and soon-to-be seniors. Unless otherwise noted, please click here or visit https://states.aarp.org/connecticut/events-ct to register for the below events. Details about each event appear on AARP’s page as “Read More.”

6/3/20 @ 1pm: Caregiver Roadshow for CT Families
6/10/20 @ 1pm: What I Need to Know About My Electric Choices
6/17/20 @ 1pm: AARP Fraud Watch Network: The Con Artist Playbook
6/18/20 @ 7:30pm: Air the documentary “Gen Silent” for PRIDE Month
6/23/20 @ 7pm: Medicare Essentials: Costs, Coverage, & Other Questions Answered – Part 1 – Register here
6/25/20 @ 7pm: Medicare Essentials – Part 2 – Register here

As you may know, state and federal income tax filing deadlines have been extended until July 15, 2020. AARP provides a free tax software and virtual tax assistance that can help you navigate the complicated filing process.

Click here for more information on AARP Foundation Tax-Aide.

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 […]

August 6, 2025