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ARPA funded projects approved by the BOS on August 14, 2024, and December 23, 2024

The Town of Bolton is happy to announce that the Business of the Month for January is ALLTOWN FRESH. Alltown Fresh is not only a gas station but a convenience store with a commercial kitchen serving all kinds of food. Everything at Alltown Fresh is either made there or is from local companies such as their coffee beans are from a small business located in Windsor. Alltown Fresh is owned by…

The Town of Bolton is happy to announce that the business of the month for December is TESSIERS CHANGES OF THYME.   Tessiers Changes of Thyme is both a nursery and a country store. Their nursery has plants for all seasons whether you are looking in spring, fall, winter, or summer. While their country store specializes in colonial pieces such as furniture, décor, and more. Tessiers Changes of…

The Town of Bolton is happy to announce that a new business has opened: CHARHAUSE COOKIE.

In collaboration with Eastern Highland Health District (EHHD), Bolton Senior Center is hosting Beacon Pharmacy for a vaccination clinic on Monday, October 28 from 1-4 p.m.    

Did you know Connecticut has a secret lollipop legacy? Way back in 1908, a New Haven confectioner named George Smith cooked up a lollipop design he called the "Lolly Pop" – basically the lollipop OG! This juicy fact became their secret weapon, proving lollipops weren't just yummy; they were a symbol of Connecticut's innovative spirit. Third graders from Dwight Elementary School in Fairfield took…

September was a busy month at the Bentley Memorial Library with diverse programs, story times and engaging displays. We hosted an evening of flower arranging where everyone took home a fresh bouquet they created. Toby and Amelia, two certified therapy dogs visited Bentley to spend a morning reading with our young patrons. Illeana Douglas, an Emmy nominated performer and author, presented a…

As Election Day approaches, it's vital to ensure that every voter is aware of the exciting new early voting option in Connecticut. We have a quick PSA video to help voters understand early voting which can be found at this link.

In 2020, Coventry partnered with the towns of Bolton, Mansfield, and Tolland, to create a regional economic vitality plan. This plan has six themes: agriculture, culture & entertainment, higher education, outdoor recreation, small business & entrepreneurship, and visibility & marketing. In each theme there is a set of ideas that when implemented would grow the whole region's economy.