Plainville still hoping to have nonprofits apply before meeting
By Brian Johnson; The Bristol Press; May 1, 2026
PLAINVILLE — The Town Council will have a public hearing on neighborhood assistance act proposals.
A public hearing is set for Monday at 7 p.m. in the Town Council chambers of the municipal center at 1 Central Square for 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act Proposals. However, as of Friday, the town has not received any.
“This is a very worthwhile program that is of a great benefit to our nonprofits,” Town Manager Michael Paulhus said. “It is unfortunate that we haven’t received any applications yet.”
The Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program is designed to provide funding for municipal and tax-exempt organizations. It provides a corporation business tax credit for businesses who make cash contributions to these entities.
This is the first year Paulhus recalled there being no proposals on the table.
“There is an application process for proposals that assist organizations that serve the Plainville area,” he said. “In past years we have had businesses submit proposals such as improvements at the Prudence Crandall Center. They are based in New Britain but also serve Plainville.”
Paulhus said if there are no proposals by Monday the public hearing will simply open and then close. He encouraged businesses that are interested in supporting local nonprofits to reach out to him.
The Town Manager’s Office can be reached at 860-793-0221, ext. 8701 or paulhus@plainville-ct.gov.