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Rep. Mitch Bolinsky Seven-terms serving Newtown in the General Assembly, Mitch can break thru the bureaucracy for you.

State Representative Mitch Bolinsky (R-Newtown) hailed a $170,000 CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (...
10/20/2026

State Representative Mitch Bolinsky (R-Newtown) hailed a $170,000 CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) 2026 Recreational Trails Grant awarded to the Town of Newtown to support continued construction of the Housatonic Valley Rail Trail (HVRT) Extension.

Construction is already in process to join the new trail, with the existing Pequonnock River Trail at Newtown’s southern border with Monroe. When this section is complete, it will connect Newtown to trails as far south as CT's Beardsley Park & Zoo and, potentially, bring users to the Bridgeport shore.

“Investing in recreational trails is an investment in the vitality of our community, and will bring visitors,” said Rep. Bolinsky. “But before anyone could turn a shovel of dirt and begin, we had to secure necessary agreements from the property-owner, the Housatonic Railroad Company (HRRC), the CT Department of Transportation (DOT), and the United States DOT, for the right to access an existing, unused railroad right of way spur of the Maybrook Line. If this sounds complicated, that’s because it was! But – our Newtown Delegation found willing partners in HRRC and Connecticut’s DOT. The whole process began with a simple walk in the woods, and ended with a no-cost, perpetual agreement making this trail a reality. We’re very thankful to the Railroad for their generosity, as well as to our town attorney, and to CT DOT for their guidance.”

Read more: https://www.cthousegop.com/bolinsky/bolinsky-announces-170000-state-grant-for-construction-of-housatonic-rail-trail-newtown-extension

If you’re eligible to vote in Connecticut, you can vote on Election Day, during in-person Early Voting, starting today a...
10/19/2026

If you’re eligible to vote in Connecticut, you can vote on Election Day, during in-person Early Voting, starting today and continuing through November 1, 2026.

During the 14-day Early Voting period at your town’s designated Early Voting location, you check in, receive a ballot to mark privately, and then insert the ballot directly into a voting tabulator.
Early voting hours are: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours on October 27th and 29th.

The extended hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your Early Voting location at MyVote.CT.gov

❤️ Light It Up Red!I’m proud to join the Light It Up Red Campaign to raise awareness and support students with dyslexia ...
10/09/2026

❤️ Light It Up Red!

I’m proud to join the Light It Up Red Campaign to raise awareness and support students with dyslexia and other learning differences.

Here in Newtown and Sandy Hook, we know how important it is to support our children, listen to parents, and make sure every student has the opportunity to succeed. Through my work on the Education Committee and conversations with local families and advocates, I’ve always believed that students learn in different ways, and our schools need to recognize and support those differences.

Every child deserves to feel understood, supported, and equipped to reach their full potential. That means listening to families, raising awareness, and turning that awareness into meaningful action.

I’ll continue advocating for students and families in Newtown and across Connecticut to ensure their voices are heard.

Let’s keep working together to make a difference. Light It Up Red! ❤️

Great news! I am pleased to share that several organizations in Newtown are recipients of Supporting Arts grants from th...
10/09/2026

Great news! I am pleased to share that several organizations in Newtown are recipients of Supporting Arts grants from the Connecticut Office of the Arts. This program is funded through federal support from the National Endowment for the Arts and state funds allocated by the General Assembly.

$6,044 was awarded to Ben's Lighthouse in Newtown, $4,014 to Newtown Municipal Arts Department (Edmond Town Hall), and $3,503 to Mad Hatter Chorus (Danbury Chapter of SPEBSQSA) in Newtown.

I, along with State Representative Martin Foncello recently held an open legislative coffee and conversation hour for r...
10/05/2026

I, along with State Representative Martin Foncello recently held an open legislative coffee and conversation hour for residents of Newtown and Sandy Hook, giving Newtown residents an opportunity to speak directly with their state representatives about issues affecting their families and community.

Thank you to everyone who came out.

Read more here: https://www.cthousegop.com/bolinsky/newtown-lawmakers-host-busy-coffee

Bolinsky Calls for Suspension of Connecticut Gas & Diesel TaxesNewtown State Representative Mitch Bolinsky is calling on...
10/01/2026

Bolinsky Calls for Suspension of Connecticut Gas & Diesel Taxes

Newtown State Representative Mitch Bolinsky is calling on Governor Ned Lamont and legislative Democrats to join Republicans in suspending Connecticut’s gasoline and diesel taxes through the end of the year.

Connecticut drivers currently pay a 25-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and a 49.9-cent-per-gallon tax on diesel. Suspending the taxes through December 31 would save an estimated $2.75 per fill-up for gasoline and $5.49 for diesel.

Read more here: https://www.cthousegop.com/bolinsky/bolinsky-calls-for-immediate-suspension-of-connecticut-gas--diesel-taxes

I just wanted you to know that several new laws will take effect on Thursday, October 1st, that could have an impact on ...
09/29/2026

I just wanted you to know that several new laws will take effect on Thursday, October 1st, that could have an impact on you, your business, or our community.

A list of the new laws that will take effect, along with summaries, can be found here: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/content/aeauto.asp

Come, have a Cup of Coffee and Share Your Thoughts About CT Government with State Reps. Bolinsky & Foncello NEWTOWN- Sta...
09/21/2026

Come, have a Cup of Coffee and Share Your Thoughts About CT Government with State Reps. Bolinsky & Foncello

NEWTOWN- State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107) will be holding "open legislative coffee & conversation hours" for Newtown & Sandy Hook residents to discuss state government issues on Tuesday, September 29th.

The Newtown lawmakers want constituents to directly bring their discuss concerns, ask questions, and present suggestions relative to state government.

Many new laws, passed during the 2026 legislative session, go into effect on October 1st. Here is the link: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/content/aeauto.asp

For anyone who is unable to attend but would like to speak to Reps. Bolinsky or Foncello or find out the next scheduled events please call their State Capitol office at 1.800.842.1423 or email at [email protected] or [email protected].

Always a wonderful event!The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is holding their annual STAND DOWN event a...
09/15/2026

Always a wonderful event!

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is holding their annual STAND DOWN event at six regional locations, including at the Danbury War Memorial, on Friday, Sept. 18 from 9am to 2pm.

This is “one stop” access to a range of programs and services from state and federal agencies, and community-based non-profits. Veterans can also renew their driver's licenses cards for free. Those with qualifying service, are also eligible to receive the Veteran Flag Identifier on their license.

September 11, 2001, is a day none of us will ever forget. God bless the families of those we lost, our first responders,...
09/11/2026

September 11, 2001, is a day none of us will ever forget. God bless the families of those we lost, our first responders, and the United States of America.

Twenty-five years later, we still remember the innocent lives taken that day, the families forever changed, and the first responders who ran toward danger while others ran away.

As the State Representative for Newtown, I am especially mindful of the 161 Connecticut-connected lives lost on 9/11—and of the many New Yorkers who have since made our community their home. They brought with them not only their families and their hopes, but also the lasting imprint of that tragic day. Those we lost were our neighbors, friends, family members, and fellow Americans. Their names and their stories must never be forgotten.

Today, we pause to remember those we lost, to pray for their families, and to honor the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the first responders who answered the call.

May we always remember, honor, and never forget.

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