Enfield home values up 42%, but homeowners still don't know the number that matters

Image
  Slide from Town Council meeting June 15 2026 Enfield home values increased 42% since the last revaluation five years ago, according to data presented to the Town Council Monday night. The preliminary residential increase is not, by itself, the story. The story is whether Enfield's commercial and industrial sectors have appreciated enough to prevent another shift of the tax burden toward homeowners. The commercial value analysis is just starting, according to the town. Residents will get their new assessments mid-November.  With revaluation, the mill rate drops to offset the higher grand list base, which includes the value of all taxable properties, including commercial and industrial. What determines whether homeowners actually pay more is the spread between residential and other sectors. If commercial and industrial come in at 16% (similar to some towns, according to the town's presentation), then the residential share of the grand list grows and the burden shifts onto home...
Post a Comment

Maybe Trump's support has faded around here?

 


Political signs are probably a poor indication of how a candidate is doing. The Trump supporters are definitely more active, with the flags and banners, but generally don't see many political signs overall. Maybe it's the lack of a town council election. Local candidates are usually sign-crazy.

I'm sure there's some Biden signs, but can't recall any.

The Trump supporters tend to big about signs. One fellow has had a Trump banner on his porch since the 2016 election. There are few with large Trump flags attached to pick-up trucks. But overall, despite a banner here and a there, and a some modest law signs (see above), there aren't manny.
Can the number of signs say anything meaningful about how people are feeling in town? Doubt it.

Interest in this election seem very high, perhaps the highest in some time. It may be that most feel everyone has made up their minds, so what's the point of putting up a lawn sign? Why irritate neighbors (no matter who you support) for no good reason? Just vote and get it over with ....
Location: Enfield, CT 06082, USA

Comments

Post a Comment