Name Nature of Business Taxable val. % of Grand list
1. Connecticut Light & Power utility $42,750.278 1.46%
2. Pebblebrook Apts. LLC Apts. $21,865,000 0.75%
3.Stanley Black & Decker Mfg. $20,228,600 0.69%
4. CNG Utility $12,859566 0.44%
5. Inland Southeast NB LLC Retail $12,800,780 0.44%
6 Webster Bank Banks/Offices $11,706.462 0.40%
7. NB-NTMC LLC Retail $11,200,000 0.38%
8.Farmingotn Hills 06LLC Apts. $10,659,013 0.36%
9.Investment Associates LTP Medical Offices $10,620,890 0.36%
10. HSC Community Services Inc. Nursing Care $9,088.170 0.31%
TOTAL $163,778,759 5.60%
1 2010 Net Taxable Grand List of $52,923,724,171
2 Source: New Britain Assessor's Office
Monday, January 31, 2011
Media Release from the Mayor Stewart's Office
City of New Britain
Office of Mayor Timothy Stewart
MEDIA RELEASE
January 31, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lisa Carver (869) 826-3303 or
City Assessor Michael Konik (860) 826-3326
MAYOR RELEASES GRAND LIST FIGURES; INCREASE DESPITE CONTINUING SLUGGISH ECONOMY
New Britain Mayor Timothy Stewart today released the October 1, 2010 Grand List which shows a net Grand List increase of 0.32% compared with the October 1, 2009 Grand List
“I am pleased to announce that, despite the poor economic conditions facing our country, state and community, New Britain’s net Grand List has remained stable, even slightly increasing this year,” Mayor Stewart said today. “A year ago, our Grand List decreased by 0.3% as the economic situation continued to stagnate. This year, the Grand List continued to improve showing a slight increase in real estate and motor vehicle values that offset a decrease in personal property assessments.”
Stewart noted that the 2010 Grand List showed net (less exemptions) real estate values increased $9.1 million (0.36%), motor vehicles increased $4.4 million (1.86%) while personal property decreased by $4.2 million
(-2.79%).
“It is important to point out that Personal Property is down due to the state mandated increase in exemptions for manufacturing equipment older than five years in age. The exemption went from 80% last year, to 100% this year, effectively eliminating manufacturing equipment from taxation. While the City does receive a reimbursement from the State of Connecticut to reimburse us for part of the tax loss on these exemptions, it is frozen at 80% or less of the tax amount that would be due if there were no exemptions at all. The phase out in the assessment of this equipment began in 2006. This is yet another state mandate that ties the hands of City’s attempting to generate tax revenue and unfortunately, it is the owners of real property and motor vehicles that are then forced to make up the difference,” Stewart added.
The increase in real property included $4.5 million in assessments for new construction on 18 new homes. Another factor adding to the increase was less in exemptions for businesses (Webster Bank, Papa’s Dodge and Siracusa Moving) that have negotiated assessment deals to phase in their assessments on new or expanded facilities.
“Overall, I believe these figures indicate a level of stability for our City that is important at a time when the national economy has been in turmoil. It is, however, too early to speculate on what impact these latest figures will have when it comes to budget deliberations. There are far too many other factors that will affect the mill rate, specifically the amount of state and federal funding that New Britain will receive in the next fiscal year which has yet to be determined. For my part, I will make every effort to control spending in the 2011-2012 City budget and to protect the taxpayers of our community from increases in local property taxes,” Stewart concluded.
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Note: A list of the top ten taxpayers on the 2010 Grand List is attached.
Office of Mayor Timothy Stewart
MEDIA RELEASE
January 31, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lisa Carver (869) 826-3303 or
City Assessor Michael Konik (860) 826-3326
MAYOR RELEASES GRAND LIST FIGURES; INCREASE DESPITE CONTINUING SLUGGISH ECONOMY
New Britain Mayor Timothy Stewart today released the October 1, 2010 Grand List which shows a net Grand List increase of 0.32% compared with the October 1, 2009 Grand List
“I am pleased to announce that, despite the poor economic conditions facing our country, state and community, New Britain’s net Grand List has remained stable, even slightly increasing this year,” Mayor Stewart said today. “A year ago, our Grand List decreased by 0.3% as the economic situation continued to stagnate. This year, the Grand List continued to improve showing a slight increase in real estate and motor vehicle values that offset a decrease in personal property assessments.”
Stewart noted that the 2010 Grand List showed net (less exemptions) real estate values increased $9.1 million (0.36%), motor vehicles increased $4.4 million (1.86%) while personal property decreased by $4.2 million
(-2.79%).
“It is important to point out that Personal Property is down due to the state mandated increase in exemptions for manufacturing equipment older than five years in age. The exemption went from 80% last year, to 100% this year, effectively eliminating manufacturing equipment from taxation. While the City does receive a reimbursement from the State of Connecticut to reimburse us for part of the tax loss on these exemptions, it is frozen at 80% or less of the tax amount that would be due if there were no exemptions at all. The phase out in the assessment of this equipment began in 2006. This is yet another state mandate that ties the hands of City’s attempting to generate tax revenue and unfortunately, it is the owners of real property and motor vehicles that are then forced to make up the difference,” Stewart added.
The increase in real property included $4.5 million in assessments for new construction on 18 new homes. Another factor adding to the increase was less in exemptions for businesses (Webster Bank, Papa’s Dodge and Siracusa Moving) that have negotiated assessment deals to phase in their assessments on new or expanded facilities.
“Overall, I believe these figures indicate a level of stability for our City that is important at a time when the national economy has been in turmoil. It is, however, too early to speculate on what impact these latest figures will have when it comes to budget deliberations. There are far too many other factors that will affect the mill rate, specifically the amount of state and federal funding that New Britain will receive in the next fiscal year which has yet to be determined. For my part, I will make every effort to control spending in the 2011-2012 City budget and to protect the taxpayers of our community from increases in local property taxes,” Stewart concluded.
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Note: A list of the top ten taxpayers on the 2010 Grand List is attached.
The Council's "LIBTARD"
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
It seems quite clear from many recent actions and statements made by Alderman Michael Trueworthy, that as the Mayor Pro Tempore, he is clearly chomping at the bit for a chance to park his butt behind the mayor's desk, but will he ever get that chance? Perhaps only if his own party leadership were to stop working against him by pushing their own radical candidate for Senate, because short of Mayor Tim Stewart resigning to become our next Senator, there is very little chance of this libtard ever becoming mayor on his own. Common sense would dictate that Mr. Trueworthy should be one of the biggest supporters of Tim Stewart's Senate campaign even if it is for purely selfish reasons!
It seems quite clear from many recent actions and statements made by Alderman Michael Trueworthy, that as the Mayor Pro Tempore, he is clearly chomping at the bit for a chance to park his butt behind the mayor's desk, but will he ever get that chance? Perhaps only if his own party leadership were to stop working against him by pushing their own radical candidate for Senate, because short of Mayor Tim Stewart resigning to become our next Senator, there is very little chance of this libtard ever becoming mayor on his own. Common sense would dictate that Mr. Trueworthy should be one of the biggest supporters of Tim Stewart's Senate campaign even if it is for purely selfish reasons!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Stewart Clears up Confusions
As the February 22 special election is fast approaching, I am afraid voters are being subjected to political mudslinging and whisper campaigns. I’d like to take this opportunity to clarify a few issues surrounding my candidacy.
Many 6th District residents have received phone calls over the past few days from Idaho and Michigan claiming to be a survey or poll. These are put out by my opponent’s campaign and many of the statements are misleading and negative – not consistent with the clean campaign that we both vowed to run.
While I don’t make it a habit to respond to back door allegations, I would like to clarify one charge being made by my opponent’s out of state hired guns, that I will potentially serve a dual role as mayor and a state senator, if I am elected to the legislature. Her camp wants you to think I am a money-hungry politician seeking to retain both jobs.
Those who know me, know that categorization couldn’t be farther from the truth.
If I am elected to the state senate, I do plan to continue as mayor for as long as it takes to ensure a smooth transition from one administration to the next, and to guarantee that the
city's finances remain stable. This is particularly important as the City is in the middle of its budget preparation for the next fiscal year.
The New Britain City Charter does not indicate when an individual would have to resign if elected to another office. Therefore, there are many questions that have yet to be resolved, if or when the time comes. Rest assured I will not take any action that jeopardizes the best interests of the people I serve.
I hope that my opponent and her supporters will stop this smear campaign and instead focus on the issues that are of importance to the residents of Berlin, Farmington and New Britain.
I will continue to take every opportunity to talk about my record of service and my views on issues facing the state legislature and not get side tracked with these political games. 6th District voters deserve better and I know they will not be fooled by these cheap tricks.
Let’s get back to talking about what really matters in the lives of our constituents - education, spending and job creation. That’s what this election should be about.
Hope to see everyone soon, and thank you all for your support.
Timothy T. Stewart
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
The DTC Chairman At His Best During The Council's Public Participation
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
What should have been a joyous occasion for David DeFronzo, turned out to be sullied during public participation by the appearance of DTC Chairman John McNamara. The DTC Chair was there ostensibly to praise DeFronzo and praise his qualifications.
Instead McNamara used about half of his time to do nothing but make scurrilous remarks about Republicans, in particular, the four Council Republicans; typical, vintage, hateful, McNamara.
What should have been a joyous occasion for David DeFronzo, turned out to be sullied during public participation by the appearance of DTC Chairman John McNamara. The DTC Chair was there ostensibly to praise DeFronzo and praise his qualifications.
Instead McNamara used about half of his time to do nothing but make scurrilous remarks about Republicans, in particular, the four Council Republicans; typical, vintage, hateful, McNamara.
STEWART NOT TO SEEK SPECIAL INTEREST ENDORSEMENTS
NEW BRITAIN – Sixth District State Senatorial Candidate Timothy Stewart
Announced Tuesday that he would not seek endorsements from any
special interest groups.
Many organizations and associations send candidates questionnaires or
request interviews to determine the candidate’s position on topics
that are of importance to the group’s membership.
However, Stewart, who is the mayor of New Britain, said given the
compressed time frame of this election, he believes his efforts would
be best spent making direct contact with individual voters in Berlin,
Farmington and New Britain.
“I appreciate the attention that special interest groups are giving
this upcoming special election and I applaud them for their advocacy
on behalf of their membership. But my role is not to serve them or
gain their favor,” said Stewart. “If elected, my obligation is to act
in the best interest of all of the voters of the sixth district, and
to help make Connecticut more competitive and attractive to families
and businesses.”
Stewart said his priorities would be to help solve the budget problems
confronting the state, improve job growth and address quality of life
issues.
“I would strive to help all taxpayers by proposing and supporting
measures that control spending and spur economic development, just as
I have successfully done as mayor of New Britain,” said Stewart.
Stewart said although he is not seeking endorsements, if elected or in
his capacity as Mayor, he would always welcome the opportunity to sit
down with any group after the February 22 special election to have a
more in-depth discussion and to learn more about the issues that are
important to them.
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Announced Tuesday that he would not seek endorsements from any
special interest groups.
Many organizations and associations send candidates questionnaires or
request interviews to determine the candidate’s position on topics
that are of importance to the group’s membership.
However, Stewart, who is the mayor of New Britain, said given the
compressed time frame of this election, he believes his efforts would
be best spent making direct contact with individual voters in Berlin,
Farmington and New Britain.
“I appreciate the attention that special interest groups are giving
this upcoming special election and I applaud them for their advocacy
on behalf of their membership. But my role is not to serve them or
gain their favor,” said Stewart. “If elected, my obligation is to act
in the best interest of all of the voters of the sixth district, and
to help make Connecticut more competitive and attractive to families
and businesses.”
Stewart said his priorities would be to help solve the budget problems
confronting the state, improve job growth and address quality of life
issues.
“I would strive to help all taxpayers by proposing and supporting
measures that control spending and spur economic development, just as
I have successfully done as mayor of New Britain,” said Stewart.
Stewart said although he is not seeking endorsements, if elected or in
his capacity as Mayor, he would always welcome the opportunity to sit
down with any group after the February 22 special election to have a
more in-depth discussion and to learn more about the issues that are
important to them.
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David DeFronzo becomes the City's New Alderman
Town and city Clerk administers the oath of office to the city's newest Alderman David DeFronzo replacing Alderman Phil Sherwood's vacated seat.
Malloy To Offer No-Increase Budget --Tax on Food Purchases - Courant.com
By CHRISTOPHER KEATING, ckeating@courant.com
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