West Haven Cracks Down on Out-of-Town Parkers

0:00It's April 29th. This is Hartford News today, powered by AI. West Havens cracking down on folks parking cars, registered out of town, all to grab back lost tax cash for local roads, schools, and public safety. They're teaming up with capital tax recovery for a motor vehicle compliance check, auditing the grand list and spotting over 1,300 vehicles garage there but tagged elsewhere. Since May 2025, that's pulled in $301,913 already. City Tax Manager Rachel A. Masses says it's boosted overdue collections and overall compliance, making sure everyone chips in fair. Meanwhile, they've got a delinquent tax boot program too, giving grace periods for hard times, but booting wheels when payments get ignored long-term. Mayor Dorinda Borer stresses welcoming newcomers, but expecting them to register locally once settled. Bernan's jumping on board with the same firm to hunt similar dodgers aiming for equal

1:00treatment across the board, so if you spot out-of-state plates. Parked in West Haven, hit up the assessor's office to help even the scales.