Education

You Can Still Donate to Help Darien Kids Who Need School Supplies

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The Darien Human Services Department can still use back-to-school donations from anyone who can drop off the list of items below at the town Human Services Department on the first floor in Town Hall. Although the announcement lists Aug. 28 as the last day for donations, if you’re running late, you can still drop off something next week — it can be saved for next year’s give-outs to needy kids in town, said Alexandra “Ali” Ramsteck, a case manager at the department. What’s particularly needed, Ramsteck said, are spiral notebooks, red pens, 1.5- or 2-inch three-ring binders and folders. “These are always things that pretty much every kid needs,” Ramsteck said.

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Tax Free Sales Week

CT Tax Free Sales Week Starts Sunday, Runs Through Saturday, Aug 22

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Connecticut Tax-Free Week starts on Sunday and means you won’t be paying the state sales tax on most items of clothing priced (or sale priced) at less than $100. The state won’t charge for taxes through the week (ending Saturday, Aug. 22). There are certain rules about tax-free buying that you may want to be aware of (for instance, athletic shoes used only for athletics — think soccer cleats — still have a tax on them). For details, see this Web page on the state Department of Revenue Services website.