In anticipation of Flag Day, State Reps. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106), Dan Carter (R-2), J.P. Sredzinski (R-112) and state Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) are helping Newtown residents dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.

The US Flag Code specifies that old American flags no longer in service must be properly disposed, and the lawmakers are offering this service free of charge, in conjunction with VFW Post #308.

The Newtown state legislative delegation will have two separate drop off locations. The drive will take place May 22 through June 4, just a little shy of Flag Day on June 14.

Drop off locations are:

*Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown; and

*Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown.

The flag retirement ceremony will be hosted at the VFW Post 308 in Newtown on Friday, June 5.  Residents may also drop flags off at the VFW Post, Freedom Defenders Way (formerly Tinkerfield Road). 

Flags can be dropped off in any condition throughout the year at the Post, where a dedicated box has been set up.

For additional information call 800-842-1423.