Here's How Much Shelton-Derby Received From Nickel-Per-Nip Since April

SHELTON-DERBY, 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, Shelton received $21,639.75 for 432,795 nips and Derby received $12,098.20 for 241,964 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.

Rich Kirby, Patch Staff contributed to this report.