Newtown Delegation Collecting Tattered U.S. Flags

NEWTOWN — To pay homage to the Flag Day holiday, State Reps. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106), Martin Foncello (R-107) and state Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) in cooperation with Newtown VFW Post #308 and Scout Troop #270 are helping Newtown residents dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.

The U.S. Flag Code specifies that old American flags no longer in service must be properly disposed, and the lawmakers are offering this service free of charge, in conjunction with VFW Post #308.

On Saturday June 10^th from 10:00am-12:00pm, the legislators along with Scout Troop #270 will be doing an in-person collection at CH Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

The Newtown state legislative delegation will have two separate drop-off locations. The drive will take place June 2 through June 13, just a little shy of Flag Day on June 14.

Drop off locations are:

• CH Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown
• Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown 

Residents may also drop flags off at the VFW Post # 308 on Tinkerfield Road.  Flags can be dropped off in any condition throughout the year.

For additional information please call (800) 842-1423.