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Johnston makes deal with auto dealers

JOHNSTON — The town has headed off a potential legal battle with two local auto dealers who had hoped to avoid paying property taxes on their Hartford Avenue buildings over the next 10 years, according to The Providence Journal.

After filing legal claims last year, the dealerships have agreed to forego the litigation and the town has agreed to permit the tax breaks over a five-year period, a town lawyer said yesterday.

Both Chris S. Hurd, of Hurd Hummer, and Michael Grieco Sr., of Metro Honda, had negotiated 10-year tax treaties with the administration of Mayor William R. Macera and the Town Council.

Posted by Peter C. T. Elsworth  at 1:07 PM to Local dealerships | Permalink

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