Town of Winchester Grand List for 2001

The Town of Winchester’s real estate net increase for 2001 was 0.29%. This increase was due to additions and renovations to Lexington Healthcare Group, Inc. on East Lake St. Also, Camp Wahnee constructed several cottages; Avalon Cable of New England LLC on Winchester Rd. constructed a concrete shelter for building equipment; and a commercial mini-warehouse on Old North Rd. was constructed. New construction in progress includes the CVS store on Main St. and the Sports Domain at 147 Torrington Rd.

There are many new homes being constructed in Winchester, and several have received their certificate of occupancy. During the year ending October 1, 2001, there were ten building permits for new homes. Additional renovations to existing homes, in-ground pools, additions (such as sun rooms, bathrooms and bedrooms), vinyl siding, fireplaces, horse barns, pole barns, decks, sheds, greenhouses and carports added to the real estate increase. The total assessment for real estate rose from $361,309,716 to $362,358,381.

The ten highest real estate assessments are: Ledgebrook LLC Trustee, 200 New Hartford Rd.—$4,432,060; Litchfield Garden Apartments LLC, Nanni Dr.—$2,197,530; Howmet Corporation, 145 Price Rd.—$1,391,520; Homer D. Bronson Co., 150 Price Rd.—$1,369,070; Litchfield Heights Apartments LLC, Mountain View Terr.—$1,343,240; Barbour Industries Inc., 120 Colebrook River Rd.—$1,339,840; Elmot Realty Associates LLC, 110 Groppo Dr.—$1,140,930; Lexington Healthcare Group Inc., 108 East Lake St.—$1,135,400; Glen Limited Partnership, 130 Willow St.—$1,020,810; and Murtaugh Corp., 157 Colebrook River Rd.—$1,015,060.

The assessment on personal property, business and other taxable machinery went from $26,488,270 to $26,561,298. Several companies have purchased new equipment, and this is added to the new machinery and equipment exemption; this tax exemption is reimbursed by the state on or before December 31. The increase was 0.28%.

The motor vehicle assessment was $1,417,404 more than last year, increasing from $51,899,712 to 53,317,116. The increase was 2.73%.

Thirty-six industrial businesses took advantage of the five-year tax abatement program. New machinery and equipment acquired and installed between October 2, 1996 and October 1, 2001 will be totally exempt from taxes and will be reimbursed by the state. The total exemption is $12,269,099.

The overall increase in the grand list for 2001 was 0.58%.