Michelle L. Cook

Started by the legislature over two decades ago as a way to help families with back-to-school shopping needs, the state's Sales Tax-Free Week offers everyone a chance to save money on new clothing and footwear.

From ribbon cuttings to visits to the American Mural Project (both with the governor) to Friendly Hands food distribution and visits to the summer programs at the high school and middle school, summer continues to be a busy time here in the 65th District!

There are plenty of events coming up around Torrington and the local area, including the Watermelon Festival on Saturday, the Litchfield County 4-H Fair at the Goshen Fairgrounds, School of Rock at the Warner Theatre, PAL events, Pokeman and Family Frenzy at the library, summer concerts, car washes, and more. Check out this week's e-news for more information!

It's hard to believe that we welcome August next week and thoughts turn to back-to-school preparations. But before that happens, we have a little bit of summer left to enjoy. There are so many fun events coming up in Torrington, including the Princess Tea, three-on-three basketball, Summer Family Frenzy at the library, Watermelon Festival on August 3, summer concerts, an artist talk at Five Points Arts, School of Rock at the Warner, Torringford FD's Car Show, and more.

Consider nominating a veteran for this year's Veterans Hall of Fame class. The nominating period runs until September 15. An official induction ceremony will be held later in the year.

Speeding enforcement underway in the state, car tax explanation, new officers at TPD, tons of events (including Christmas in July tonight) & so much more in this week's e-newsletter!

Touring the Warner Theatre, an important message for SNAP recipients, Municipal Parking Lot update, Drakeville VFD celebrates 75 years & welcomes a new slate of officers, summer concerts, & more can be found in this week's e-newsletter!

Connecticut's credit rating has been upgraded again while the state budget is on track to post another surplus for the current fiscal year.

Honoring Mr. Zarazu, Summer E-BT update, remembering those who have lost their lives maintaining our roadways, welcoming new TPD officers, first responders night at Dunkin' Park, summer hours at the library, summer concert series, and so much more to share with you in this week's e-newsletter!