February 22, 2016

Bolinsky Testifies on Bamboo Issue

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HARTFORD – Rep. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) testified before the legislature’s Environment Committee on Friday on a bill that addresses the uncontrolled spread of running bamboo in Newtown and all of Connecticut.

While Rep. Bolinsky said he supports the concept of the legislation, Senate Bill 79, An Act Clarifying Provisions of the General Statutes Regarding the Use of Properly Installed and Constructed Barrier Systems for Certain Plantings, he suggested that the committee make two clarifying changes to the proposal’s language to bring sharper definition to the existing law.

“In its current form, this bill does nothing to clarify enforcement and responsibilities, leading local governments to avoid taking appropriate action,” said Rep. Bolinsky. “This essentially pits neighbor against neighbor, forcing innocent land owners into the uncomfortable or unaffordable position of having to bring independent legal action to protect their property and their home’s market value from the invasive spread of running bamboo.

“We owe it to offended property owners to have a reasonable recourse to a problem that they did not ask to have.”

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