Owner Of Sober Space, Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop Recognized: Best Of 2025

Naugatuck, Connecticut — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Naugatuck through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Jill Swanson, who nominated 3-21 No Kidding Non Alcoholic Bottle Shop & Adult Sober Space. To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

3-21 No Kidding Non Alcoholic Bottle Shop & Adult Sober Space

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

I met Bobbie when I returned home from Georgia to take care of my parents. I had an idea for an event I wanted to start. Bobbie was all for it. She opened up her heart & space to host Womenpreneur Wednesday. Once started as a thought has now been going on for 10 months.

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

She is selfless, loves our community and I am blessed to call Bobbie and Ky my friends.

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

Thank you for all you do for our community and for all you have done for me! I love you both

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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