More mailers out
PUTNAM — Putnam continues its state-mandated property revaluation and more mailers were sent out to property owners March 21.
The last set of mailers goes out March 28.
The data mailers are from Tyler Technologies, the company hired by the town to assist with the reval.
Rande Chmura, tax assessor, said her office will be inspecting only 50 percent of properties this year and will inspect the other 50 percent for the next reval scheduled for October, 2019.
State law says all properties must be inspected once every 10 years. For the 50 percent not being inspected this year, the data mailers are sent. They contain copies of the field cards that are on record at the assessor’s office. Chmura asks if there are any changes, “Please note them accordingly and return the form.”
She added that Putnam’s revaluations are slated to go into effect Oct. 1.
As always, property owners are encouraged to call or check with the assessor’s office if they have any questions at 860-963-6802.
Audit results
POMFRET --- Pomfret’s independent auditors have recently issued an “unqualified” or “clean” opinion on the town’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2013.
The audit, completed by O’Connor Davies, LLP, resulted in no findings cited in their reports on internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations as they relate to the financial statements and federal or state grants that the town receives. The audited financial report for the town can be found on the town’s website, www.pomfretct.gov and all audit reports are on file in the town clerk’s office.
Then
This is the railroad station in downtown Putnam in 1927. Photos courtesy of Susan Calaman.
& Now
This is the same station today.
Bundled in Stone ...
... against the cold. This stone outbuilding in Pomfret looks like it has been withstanding the elements, including the recent bitter cold, for a long long time. More winter photos on page 6. Linda Lemmon photo