Nonprofit Wins Tax Exemption Battle

0:00It's May 1st. This is Hartford News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. A Connecticut non-profit just scored a huge win in a 10-year tax showdown with the town of Colchester. A judge in New Brin, Superior Court, ruled the group, qualifies for a property tax exemption as a charity after the town wrongly charged them for, nearly a decade. The organization runs residential care for adults with severe disabilities, and they've been fighting this denial since around 2016. Lawyers from Kramer and Anderson pushed the case hard, arguing the town ignored clear state exemption rules for such services. Folks at the non-profit are breathing easier now, as this freeze-up funds that were tied up in back taxes money better spent on care for vulnerable. Residents. Town officials haven't commented much yet, but they're on the hook for repayment, which could strain local budgets. The ruling came down on May 1st, 2026, with the judge ordering Colchester to cough up the improperly collected taxes, plus any.

1:01Interest. No word on the exact amount, but it's a clean victory after years of appeals. This sets a strong precedent for other non-profits in the state, reminding towns they can't just overlook exemptions for essential services, justice, served, and the fights finally over.