Politics & Government
Here's How Much Ridgefield Received From 'Nickel-Per-Nip' Since April
Each town in Connecticut receives 5 cents for each "nip" sold within its borders every six months.
RIDGEFIELD, CT — Connecticut's wine and spirits industry continues to distribute funds generated from the state’s "nickel-per-nip" program to all Connecticut cities and towns where nips are sold.
Each town receives 5 cents for each nip sold within its borders every six months. The money from the eco fee is intended for locally driven environmental stewardship programs.
For the 6-month period April 1 to Sept. 30, 2024, Ridgefield received $2,947.20 for 58,944 nips, according to a report from the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut.
The program just passed its third anniversary, and has generated more than $13.5 million for towns across the state.
