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THE MILL RATES ARE CHANGED FOR LITCHFIELD AND THOMASTON AS FOLLOWS: Litchfield/Area# 120: 25.10 (old - 23.90) Thomaston/Area #133: 24.99 (old - 24.90) This change means that any new listings being entered into the system from this date forward will be able to display the current/changed mill rate. Any listings that exist in the system will need to be adjusted to reflect the new rate. Remember the mill rate entry and the assessment value entered on a listing calculate the taxes, so please be sure to fix any listings that are already in the system. (05/16/08)

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - Habitat for Humanity is asking for volunteers to assist with various projects on a house they are preparing for their program on 30 River Road in Falls Village, CT.   This is the same house some of our members worked on in April. Currently, volunteers are working on the home every Wednesday and Saturday. Anyone interested in volunteering to assist with this project should first call Habitat for Humanity at (860) 435-4747 to inform them of the date and time you would like to assist with the project.  Calling first will ensure a representative from their organization will  be available and on site the day you plan on working.  They especially have a need for plumbers or anyone with plumbing knowledge.  You do not need to be a licensed plumber to assist, because they will have a licensed inspector check over all the work to ensure it was completed correctly.

Directions:    Coming from Canaan - Route 7 South, right before the traffic light on RT 7 is a small cafe called "Mountainside Cafe" on the left and a "Music Mountain" directional sign at the traffic light (Housatonic Valley Regional High School on the right) - turn left at light onto Lime Rock Station Road, go left over railroad track, road becomes River Road, house #30 is on right.

BEWARE OF GPS DIRECTIONS!!    (5/15/08)

DOES YOUR LEASE FOR YOUR ELECTRONIC KEY  EXPIRE SOON? - Did you purchase your lease for an electronic key directly from the Waterbury Board or through Litchfield County Board of REALTORS Board office?  If you didn't you might want to take a look at our  pricing for an electronic key because your lease through another Board might be up for renewal soon, making it the perfect opportunity to change which Board your key is leased through. 

Fees for Electronic Keys Purchased Through LCBR's Board Office

The Initial Activation Fee* from July 1st - December 31st is $25.00. *All new Key holders entering into the Sub-Lease Agreement must pay a one-time Initial Activation fee the date you enter into the lease.

The Electronic Key Lease Fee* from July 1st - December 31st (1/2 year) is $62.54  (includes 6% CT sales Tax).  *The key holder will pay 100% of the Annual System Fee for each year that follows.

For a complete list of pricing, requirements, etc. please visit the following page on our website  http://www.litchfieldboard.com/board/ElectronicKeys.htm or if you have any questions please contact the Board office.  (5/14/08)

AWARDS NIGHT – Our 2008 Awards Night was held on May 12th.  The Board and all its members would like to thank Litchfield Bancorp for sponsoring wine and hors d'oeuvres for this program. The following presentations were made during Awards Night.

2008 REALTOR of the Year: Ted Murphy, E J Murphy Realty

2008 Scholarship Recipient: Stephanie Kearns daughter of Heidi Kearns of E J Murphy Realty

Unsung Hero: Ziggy Keparutis, Bayberry Realty

20 Year Pins: Patricia Keparutis, Bayberry Realty; Jack Potter, Cohen Agency; Ellie Peterson, Coldwell Banker Realty 2000; Mary Clancey, Mary Clancy, Broker

25 Year Pins: Judith Hitchiner, Hitchiner Associates; Debbie Videtto, Prudential Premier Homes; William Downes, Gooseboro Realty; Judith Hammer, Gooseboro Realty; Annesa Borla, Borla & Associates, LLC Real Estate

New members were presented with their REALTOR® pins.

The following three door prizes were given to RPAC Contributors:

1st Prize: Luncheon w/ CAR President Ken DelVecchio - Winner: Andrea Becker-Abbott
2nd Prize: $50 Gas Card - Winner: Rosemary Jacob
3rd Prize: $50 Gas Card - Winner: Maron Jacob

Clockwise: Jennifer Ives-Groebl, Tom Villanova, Todd Michael Carusillo, Jim Hiltz, John Bowling, Carolyn Fugere

New Members: L to R: Janet Mele, Bridget Heston, Rick Synott, Barbara Wood, Tara Walsh

L to R: Andrea Becker-Abbott, Rosemary Jacob, Maron Jacob

L to R: Stephanie Kearns, Heidi Kearns

T J ZAPPULLA YOUR LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR IS ASKING FOR YOUR HELP! -Please support the Legislative Committee by participating in the REALTOR Champion  and/or the Municipal Action Plan. 

BECOME A REALTOR® CHAMPION -  REALTOR® Champions are an elite group of CAR members who stand ready to move quickly to promote or defend property rights at a moments notice. By pledging to be a REALTOR® Champion, you will help strengthen the efforts of the State Association and you will be the link that helps home buyers and sellers of real estate defend their constitutional rights.  All members who sign on to be a REALTOR® Champion in 2008 will be named ‘Charter Members’ and all Champions will receive a personalized certificate and a special lapel pin.  Several who members already participating in this program have commented how easy it is!   Support your Legislative Chair T J Zappulla, Board members, peers, clients and community members by becoming a REALTOR® Champion.  Visit  http://www.ctrealtor.com/champions to get more information and to sign up today.

PARTICIPATE IN THE MUNICIPAL ACTION PLAN - A new program for “local” legislative issues is the “Municipal Action Plan”.  This program is the most important to you as it affects where you live.  To participate in this program complete the Municipal Action Plan Form and get it back to the Board Office, and then you would contact the Board Office of any of the items noted on the form that are up for vote or discussion in your local area.  You may be asked to speak at a meeting, but if enough members from the Board get involved, that too may be only once or twice.   (5/13/08)

NORTHWEST YMCA TWO WEEK FREE TRIAL PERIOD FOR LCBR MEMBERS - The Northwest YMCA is offering members of Litchfield County Board of REALTORS, Inc. a free two week trial period. Offer May 2008 - Two weeks start at first visit.  Click here for more information.   (4/28/08)

I.E. GOLF TOURNAMENT - JUNE 16, 2008 - The Connecticut Issues Advocacy Trustees invites you to participate in the 3rd Annual I.A.C. Tournament.  Play the Lake of Isles Premier Private Golf Course for a day of fun that helps a good cause.  For more information please contact Michelle Doyon at 860-290-6601 ext. 310 or doyonm@ctrealtor.com.

ELECTRONIC KEY BOXES AVAILABLE AT THE BOARD OFFICE

ELECTRONIC KEY BOXES - We now have the ability to provide our members electronic Keys and Boxes.  Click her for information and procedures on how to obtain a Lock Box or Key.   Please follow the procedures explicitly.