Month: June 2018

Ganim: State Should Pursue Internet Sales Tax

BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Mayor and Democratic candidate for governor Joe Ganim is calling for the use some or all of new Internet sales tax revenue to provide property tax relief for Connecticut cities and towns. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling yesterday allows states to collect sales tax from Internet companies without a brick and mortar location in that state. The ruling could mean up to $200 million dollars in new annual revenue for the state of Connecticut during difficult economic times. “This ruling is a huge victory for Connecticut. As governor, my first budget proposal next year would include provisions for collecting Internet sales tax on all purchases made in Connecticut, and that some or all of the money collected be distributed directly to cities and towns to provide much needed property tax relief,” said Ganim.

 

The state Department of Revenue Services estimates that Connecticut loses between $100 million and $200 million dollars a year in unpaid sales taxes on Internet purchases. The state ordered many companies to begin collecting the taxes last year, but those firms largely ignored the order because of the federal law that only required a company to pay sales tax in a state if it has a physical location within its borders. “This is a change that I have been seeking for years, along with mayors across the country at the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Collecting sales taxes on Internet purchases benefits the state in two ways, first by raising new revenue that can be used to provide tax relief to cities and towns, and also by helping to balance the playing field for small businesses located in Connecticut who have been forced to collect sales taxes, while large online companies based elsewhere got a free ride,” said Ganim.

 

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Classic Car Show Each Saturday Night At Bill’s Drive-In

#Monroe CT– If you are looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night head up to Bill’s Drive Inn at 431 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe (Route 111) for some good food and a classic car show hosted by the Monroe Street Rodders. I enjoyed the classic burger and fries while my wife enjoyed the chili hot dog. In November, Nico and his family acquired the drive in staying true to the old ways but adding more items to the menu like classic Greek dishes and classic diner menu items as well as breakfast all day. The classic cars are on display Saturdays starting around 4pm and runs to 8pm with an awards show at the end of the night. Oh, save room for their Creamsicle shake! It’s out of this world!

Bridgeport News: Man Shot At PT Barnum Housing

10:18pm–#Bridgeport CT– A man was shot inside a car at PT Barnum Housing. There is not a lot of information at this time but witnesses told me there were about ten shots fired. It took a while for EMS to stabilize the victim who appeared to be in serious condition. He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Police have an extensive area taped off for the investigation.

#Westport To Host UN Event

The annual  jUNe Day event will take place on Saturday, June 23rd, in Westport. The United Nations Association of Southwestern Connecticut (UNASWCT) and the Town of Westport will host over 300 guests from the United Nations community in New York.

The public is invited to attend the opening ceremonies and welcome our international guests at Saugatuck Elementary School on Riverside Avenue at 10:30 a.m.  Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe and UNA President Bill Hass will welcome the guests, and jUNe Day Chairperson Michaela Maccoll will outline the Day’s activities.

The annual jUNe Day celebration was established in 1965 by the late Ruth Steinkraus Cohen, the founder of the UN Association of Southwestern Connecticut and International Visitors Committee of Connecticut, in observance of the signing of the UN charter on June 26, 1945.

The day’s main purpose is to promote world peace and international understanding through friendly interaction between UN visitors and their hosts.  On Saturday, the flags of many of the 193 members of the United Nations will fly on the Post Road bridge named in Ruth’s honor.

On jUNe Day, United Nations staff and representatives from governments around the world and their families will participate in a variety of sporting and recreational activities. There will be a soccer match between the UN team and the Westport Knights, a tennis tournament and a day of golf at the Longshore Golf Course. Special tours of Earthplace, a nature center, and the historic town of Westport will be offered free of charge and, for the first time, a visit has been arranged to the Sherwood Island Beach Nature Center.

In addition, guests will have access to Compo Beach and the town pools on the seaside at Longshore Park, and breakfast and lunch will be served to them at the Saugatuck School.

Area residents are welcome to volunteer in set-up, food-preparation and decorations, and photographers are needed at all venues.  Servers are needed for both breakfast and lunch, “tour guides” will ride along in busses to point out interesting sites, and hospitality volunteers mingle with the guests during meals.  For those who like to pitch in behind the scenes, a clean-up crew is always appreciated. All food and refreshments for the day have been provided by local businesses and the UN Association of Southwestern Connecticut.

To volunteer, please contact Ms. Andrea Dostal at 203-526-3275 or Andreasusa@yahoo.com.  For more information, please contact Bill Hass at (203) 454-7685.

 

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