In North Branford, 145K Nips Were Sold from Oct. 2025 to March 31, Netting $7K For Town
By Ellyn Santiago
Published on May 6, 2026.
The 'Nickel per Nip Environmental Fee' program, introduced in October 2021, has generated over $22M for local governments across the state of Connecticut. The program allows for 5 cents per nip sold within the borders of each nip to be used for various environmental purposes, including community clean-ups, street sweeper purchases, and food composting programs.
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