Back-To-School Deals Coming for Sales Tax-Free Week
August 14, 2025
With the new school year just around the corner, Sales Tax-Free Week is arriving at the perfect time. I'll share when those sales begin and which back-to-school essentials you can snag at a discount.
A member of Windham Town Council joined my weekly radio program to talk about public safety, elections, and much more. Please keep scrolling to learn about a major police training drill taking place later this week.
Here are the sections in today's email:
Sales Tax-Free Week is August 17-23
Let's Talk About It: Police Drill on Saturday
Celebrating 60 Years of Medicaid
Family & Community Expo
Sales Tax-Free Week is August 17-23
Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday, August 17, and runs through Saturday, August 23. It provides a chance to save money, whether it is taking the kids back-to-school shopping or treating yourself or your loved ones.
Highlights of Sales Tax-Free Week include:
Sales or purchases of certain clothing or footwear costing less than $100 per item are exempt from Connecticut's 6.35% sales tax.
Sales Tax-Free Week applies to purchases made in-store, online, mail-order, and over the phone.
This special exemption applies to purchases made from retailers located in Connecticut as well as from online retailers.
CLICK HERE for Frequently Asked Questions About Sales Tax-Free Week.
Click the button below for a list of exempt and taxable items during Connecticut's Sales Tax-Free Week.
Bill Sayers, a member of the Windham Town Council and chairman of the Windham Democratic Party, recently joined my co-host Dennis O'Brien on "Let's Talk About It." In addition to his leadership roles, Sayers also hosts his own radio program, "On the Air with Bill Sayers," where he covers local politics and events on WILI 1400 AM and 95.3 FM.
During the conversation, O'Brien and Sayers shared important details, which you will find below, about a large-scale police training exercise scheduled for Saturday, August 16. The Willimantic Police Department will conduct the drill in collaboration with other local police departments to be better prepared for mass emergencies. Residents may notice increase police activity including helicopters, simulated gunfire, and ambulances, but there is no danger to the public.
Sayers also praised the town's exceptional water and sewer departments, previewed the upcoming elections on November 4, highlighted some changes to polling locations, and discussed the struggle to recruit volunteers to serve the community. Please click the video below to listen to the full interview and stay informed on what's happening in our community!
Windham Town Councilman Bill Sayers discusses local politics and events.
Celebrating 60 Years of Medicaid
Last month, our country celebrated 60 years of Medicaid, which has transformed health care for millions of children, adults, and families. Medicaid is a lifeline for almost one-third of Connecticut residents. The program provides access to essential health services to our most vulnerable communities. Let's celebrate this milestone and do what we can to support Medicaid services while they are under attack.
To honor 60 years of Medicaid, Connecticut Children's Medical Center created a list of 60 ways Medicaid continues to promote health, dignity, and opportunity for everyone. CLICK HERE to read more.
Family & Community Expo
Windham Public Schools and the Town of Windham present the Family & Community Expo at Jillson Square on Saturday, August 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There will be food, music, vendors, and much more, including free haircuts for kids! There will also be a FREE backpack giveaway for students on a first come-first serve basis. A child must be present to receive a backpack.
