A Marlborough Vietnam War Veteran & his wife(Wilfred & Robin Hodge) consulted with the Board of Selectman (BOS) to be exempted from property tax in May. Four months later, on September 15, the BOS has agreed to draft an ordinance for a tax exemption of the couple. The ordinance would adopt the Connecticut General statue section 12-81(21)(c). This allows veterans who have recieved "Special assistance for special housing under Title 38 of US Code," to have an exemption from property taxes. The BOS will have to vote on this once a draft for the ordinance is made.
Much debate has arisen on whether the ordinance should be legislated for the couple. First Selectman Bill Black believes that adopting title 38 would not be proper. "If we legislate, we have to legislate for everyone," explained Black.
State representative, Pam Sawyer, is advocating for the rights of veterans. She strongly supports Title 38, describing it as, "feel good legislation." She plans to return to the capitol to support the 20 veterans (including Hodge) of the state of Connecticut through Title 38. "I have absolutely no problem asking the state to reimburse the town for that money," she mentioned, "They are our veterans, not just Marlborough's veterans."
A town meeting is being held on Tuesday, the 29th of September. Pam Sawyer explained that she has asked many Marlborough residents to attend it.
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Nally, Katy
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