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State Rep. Martin Foncello: New Laws Effective July 1, 2024

Posted on July 2, 2024

Several new laws take effect July 1st that could have an impact on you, your business, or our community. I have highlighted some of them below.

A summary of some new laws include:

AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF, SCHOOL DISCIPLINE AND DISCONNECTED YOUTH

An Education Mandate Review Advisory Council will be created to advise and report to the General Assembly about the cost and implementation of existing education mandates on local and regional boards of education, as well as the impact

Legislators, Scouts Collect Worn US Flags to honor Flag Day

Posted on June 17, 2024

NEWTOWN- In celebration of Flag Day being June 14th, State Reps. Mitch Bolinsky (R-107) and Martin Foncello (R-106) along with the Scouts of Troop 270 conducted a flag collection drive at the CH Booth Library for those that wished to turn in their worn and tattered flags to be properly disposed at the VFW Post 308 in Newtown, in preparation for their flag retirement ceremony.

“I want to express my thanks to all the kind folks who came out to see us on a beautiful Saturday morning.  This event gets

Reps. Foncello & Bolinsky Collecting Tattered U.S. Flags

Posted on June 1, 2024

NEWTOWN — To pay tribute to the Flag Day holiday, State Reps. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107), in cooperation with Newtown VFW Post #308 and Scout Troop #270, are helping Newtown residents dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.

The U.S. Flag Code specifies that old American flags no longer in service must be properly disposed, and the lawmakers are offering this service free of charge, in conjunction with VFW Post #308.

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