Nickel Per Nip Program Generates K For New Milford
(Chris Dehnel / Patch)NEW MILFORD, CT — Connecticut's 'nickel-per-nip' environmental stewardship program has generated over $4.2 million for Connec...
(Chris Dehnel / Patch)NEW MILFORD, CT — Connecticut's 'nickel-per-nip' environmental stewardship program has generated over $4.2 million for Connecticut cities and towns in its first full year, according to a statement from Three Tiers for Connecticut. A law passed last year charges 5 cents for each sale of a 50-ml 'nip' container of liquor at the point of sale. Twice a year each municipality receives 5 cents for each nip sold within its borders in the previous six months. This week, checks amounting to $2.