Back-To-School Discount Shopping & Social Media Safety

August 18, 2023


I hope you can take advantage of the savings on back-to-school supplies for Sales Tax Free Week. As your family gets ready for the new academic year, please be sure to check out an easy social media safety tip below. 

In addition, you do not want to miss some of the resources listed below when it comes to bear safety, home ownership, and casting an absentee ballot.

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Sales Tax Free Week
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️

This year's Sales Tax Free Week gets underway on Sunday, August 20 and continues through Saturday, August 26th. During this one-week sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from the Connecticut sales and use tax. The exemption applies to each eligible item costing under $100 regardless of how many of those items are sold to a customer on the same invoice.

During the week, many retailers frequently choose to offer additional discounts of their own, resulting in even more savings for shoppers.

You can find a full list of individual items by CLICKING HERE!
 
Back-To-School Social Media Safety
The first day of school will be here before you know it! Parents should be aware of one simple social media safety tip before posting that back-to-school photo.
While I know this photo trend is fun to take and look back on, keeping your child's personal information at a minimum is important. By sharing your child's school, grade, teacher, and interests, you are giving predators unique information about your child and where they can find them.

Here are some reminders of what not to post:

Teacher's Name
School Name
Interests
Age
Weight
Height

I'm wishing you and your families a happy, healthy, and safe school year!
 

Increasing Bear Safety

Connecticut's black bears deserve a natural diet! Let's make sure they don't become food conditioned. Keep your trash secure and avoid feeding them.

My bear lock lid has been highly effective at keeping bears out for the last three years. They’ve even stopped coming by as frequently now that they know that - even if they throw it around - it’s just not a food source. If you have the means to pay the small extra fee, a bear lock lid can do a lot to reduce bear habituation and reduces the risk of human/bear conflict.
Learning How To Live With Black Bears
 
Free Homebuyer Education
Are you interested in homeownership but don't know where to start? The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority hosts free homebuyer education workshops that will teach you how to make informed decisions as you buy your first home.
Learn The Steps To Buying A Home
 
Absentee Ballot For College Students
With the upcoming college semester just around the corner, I wanted to remind all eligible students who will be attending college out of our district to apply for an absentee ballot. Your vote matters and it's essential that we all participate in shaping the future of our community. To learn more, please CLICK HERE.
 
Community Events
 
Get Your Tickets Here!!
 
Adult skaters, you won't want to miss this! Elin Schran will be returning with IceFlow to share the joy of skating in this gentle, yoga-inspired edge class.

SockFlow class will take place in our group exercise room at 5:15 P.M. before everyone takes to the ice for IceFlow at 6:00 P.M. A discount is available if you sign up for both SockFlow & IceFlow!
Register Here
 
 
 
Enjoy live music, dancing, and food on Saturday, September 2 from 1 P.M. - 6P.M. at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center!
Click Here To Buy Tickets