Parks & Recreation Board Member, Known For His Opposition To The Costco Plan, Is Among City’s Tax Delinquents!

Robert Pleines, a member of the New Britain Board of Parks & Recreation is well known for his outspoken opposition to the plans to build a Costco here in New Britain. What is probably less known about Mr. Pleines, is that according to the records of the city’s tax collector, Mr. Pleines is apparently among the growing list of tax delinquents.

The tax collector shows Mr Pleines being delinquent on the taxes for two different vehicles:

For a 2005 Toyota Camry, $301.28 that was due July 1st, interest of $13.56, for a total due of $314.84.

For a 1996 Buick Century, $64.10 that was also due on July 1st, interest of $2.88, for a total dues of $66.98.

The total due, including the interest for September on these two vehicles is $381.82

It would seem that a person who so strongly opposes a plan to bring a new employer to town, especially one that is estimated will pay $500,000 a year in taxes and provide 200 jobs, would be diligent about paying his own taxes, wouldn't it?

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