North Branford Business Retention and Expansion Survey

The North Branford Economic Development Commission (EDC) recently mailed or emailed a Business Retention and Expansion Survey to all the businesses in North Branford and Northford. The EDC wants to thank all the businesses that took the time to respond to the Survey. We appreciate your input and the results are being read and categorized by the town and EDC. Results will be available soon. In case you overlooked the survey or don’t remember receiving it and are interested in participating, please call or email the town planner at-203-484-6010 or townplanner@townofnorthbranfordct.com.

Property Assessment Deferral Program

The Town of North Branford recognizes the importance of economic growth in its community. In an effort to assist businesses expanding in town, the Town Council has adopted an Assessment Deferral Program.

The program enables a property’s assessment to be unchanged during the period of construction or rehabilitation and until the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or two years after the application approval, whichever comes sooner. The deferral program enables the increased assessment to be deferred for up to five years.

Improvement from the project must result in an increase in the assessed property of at least 35 percent in value along with other requirements detailed in the application. This program began Oct. 1.

Details of the program are found at the Economic Development Commission website or the Assessor’s website—visit www.townofnorthbranfordct.com and look under “Government.”

Shoreline Chamber of Commerce

North Branford is now a member of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, joining Branford and Guilford. This is a very active Chamber and there are many networking opportunities with 650 members as well as monthly meetings and informational activities. There is presently a special membership rate for North Branford businesses who join now. The website is shorelinechamber-ct.com or call Kathy at 203-488-5500 for information.

Holiday Season Approaching

When you begin your holiday shopping, remember to support our local businesses. These are the people who donate to our fundraisers, support our sports teams, contribute to our tax base, and give us excellent service all year round. From restaurant gift cards to seasonal greens and trees, support our town. Shop locally!