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Enfield hires consultant to help with the revitalization of Thompsonville — Journal Inquirer

By Judith Stahl On January 3, 2019 · Add Comment · In In the News
The Connecticut Main Street Center will be consulting for Enfield to develop a new TIF district focused on Thompsonville. Our CEO Patrick McMahon will be leading the charge with a preliminary plan due to go before the town council by early February. As Patrick explains, “A TIF is not a new tax, but rather a
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Council OKs creation of Tax Increment Financing District – New Britain Herald

By Judith Stahl On May 25, 2017 · Add Comment · In In the News
New Britain has approved the creation of a Tax Increment Financing District and its master plan.  This is the first step in enabling increases in future property tax revenue to be used to subsidize community-oriented projects and economic development in New Britain.  Alderman Kristian Rosado, who has not always supported the idea of TIF districts,
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Instructions & Information for Testifying on Proposed TIF Legislation

By Christine On March 4, 2015 · Add Comment · In In the News
Senate Bill 677, “An Act Establishing Tax Incremental Financing Districts” CMSC, CCAPA, CEDAS, Pullman & Comley, LLC and other interested parties are proposing new Tax Increment Financing (“TIF”) legislation that will benefit a wider variety of projects—including Transit Oriented Development, increased housing opportunities and more commercial development throughout the state. S.B. 677 gives municipalities more
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CMSC, CCAPA & CEDAS Pursue Expanded Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Legislation: Public Hearing on March 6

By Christine On March 4, 2015 · Add Comment · In In the News
Senate Bill 677 “An Act Establishing Tax Increment Financing Districts” Submit Testimony | Call & Email Your Legislator | Forward this Message CMSC, the CT Chapter of the American Planning Association (CCAPA), the CT Economic Development Association, (CEDAS), Pullman & Comley, LLC and other parties interested in creating vibrant downtowns are proposing new Tax Increment
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