Archive for August 6th, 2009

Just in time for the back-to-school shopping blitz…

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor August 6, 2009
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This year, the tax-free week begins Sunday, Aug. 16 and the last day is Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009.

Old cars don’t melt in the rain…

by: Ralph J. Phil | BACC Webmaster August 6, 2009
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The Belltown Antique Car Club would like to thank everyone who attended our 43rd Annual Vintage Motorcar Meet.

One-of-a-kind Stone Leaf Art at Farmers & Artisans Market

by: HTNP Staff August 6, 2009
Local artisan Nannette Woodcock hand fashions her stone leaf art from a mixture of cement, sand and peat moss. The intricate designs are rendered from an actual rhubarb, hosta or skunk cabbage leaf. They can be used outdoors as garden ornaments, bird baths or feeders, and indoors as platters, fruit bowls or decorations. Courtesy photo.

The Middle Haddam Library is sponsoring the Artisans and Farmers Market as part of its year-long Centennial Celebration.

Connecticut Vets benefit from four new laws

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor August 6, 2009
Image courtesy of Homecomingforveterans.org

“An Act Concerning the Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption,” allows veterans to submit documents verifying their disability just once to local assessors.