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Avon special meeting roundup: depreciation schedule change approved; staff to revalue vehicles
Summary
At a March 26 special meeting, Avon's council discussed and approved a local option to increase the motor-vehicle depreciation schedule, debated distributional impacts, and directed staff to revalue and republish the Grand List by April 15.
The Avon Town Council held a special meeting on March 26 focused on whether to adopt a local option under House Bill 7067 to modify the motor-vehicle depreciation schedule. The council heard from Tom DiStasio, director of finance, and Harry DerAsadourian, the town assessor, about how the change would operate and its numeric effects.
Council debate highlighted trade-offs: proponents stressed a lower mill-rate percentage and improved budget passage prospects; opponents warned the change shifts burden to vehicle owners and renters. The council voted 3-2 to adopt the option; staff must revalue roughly 14,500 vehicles and republish the revised 2024 Grand List by April 15, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
