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Somers reports HVAC grant and files testimony on state bills; vehicle assessment review may add ~$500,000
Summary
The town received a Summers Elementary School HVAC grant (reported as 52.5% reimbursement rate with an upper figure mentioned) and staff submitted testimony on House Bills 5407 and 5442 and Senate Bill 388; a vehicle pricing review has identified about $160,000 in assessment adjustments so far and projects roughly $500,000 total.
Town financial staff told the Board of Selectmen that the town received a Summers Elementary School HVAC grant and has follow‑up meetings with the state; the grant was described with a 52.5% reimbursement rate and an upper figure discussed in the meeting.
Staff also reported submitting testimony on several state bills: House Bill 5407 (requesting state reimbursement to towns for veterans’ tax exemptions), House Bill 5442 (a language modification to correct unintended statewide solar farm tax exemptions), and Senate Bill 388 (asking the governor and legislature to restore proper funding levels for the Mohegan‑Pequot grant).
Separately, the assessor’s office is reviewing motor vehicle pricing for certain farm, combination and commercial trucks. Staff reported a preliminary review of about 200 of roughly 1,600 vehicles, finding about $160,000 in assessment adjustments so far and estimating about $500,000 in total adjustments when the review is complete. The board discussed the potential revenue impact on the town; staff said more details will follow as the review continues.
Selectmen asked for continued updates on grant paperwork, required state meetings for the HVAC project, and the vehicle pricing review.
