Bolton, Connecticut

Bolton, Connecticut
Motto: 
"A Town for All Seasons"
Interactive map of Bolton, Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°45′51″N 72°26′15″W / 41.76417°N 72.43750°W / 41.76417; -72.43750
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyTolland
RegionCapitol Region
Incorporated1720
Government
 • TypeSelectman-town meeting
 • First selectmanRodney Fournier (R)
 • SelectmenRobert R. Morra (R)
Michael W. Eremita (R)
Kimberly A. Miller (D)
Nicole Sullivan (D)
Area
 • Total
14.7 sq mi (38.1 km2)
 • Land14.4 sq mi (37.3 km2)
 • Water0.31 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation
728 ft (222 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,858
 • Density337/sq mi (130/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
06043
Area codes860/959
FIPS code09-06260
GNIS feature ID0213393
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Websitewww.boltonct.gov

Bolton (/ˈbltən/ BOHL-tən) is a small suburban town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 4,858 as of the 2020 census. Bolton was incorporated in October 1720 and is governed by town meeting, with a first selectman and board of selectman as well as other boards serving specific functions. Bolton was named after a town of the same name in England, located near Manchester.