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Member News: Petzolds Marine Center Celebrates 70th Anniversary
This year Petzold’s Marine Center, in Portland Connecticut, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. A business started in 1945 by Bill and Agnes Petzold, selling outboard motors and small rowboats out of their home’s basement, Petzold’s has grown to become one of the most respected yacht sales and service centers in the Northeast. A dealer for… Continue reading
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The Connecticut Marine Trades Association Names Kathleen M. Burns as Executive Director
ESSEX, Conn. – August 11, 2014 – The Connecticut Marine Trades Association has named Kathleen Burns as its new Executive Director. “After an extensive nationwide search to replace the retiring Grant Westerson, I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Kathleen Burns as Executive Director of the Connecticut Marine Trades Association. Kathleen is no stranger… Continue reading
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Sales and Use Tax Does Not Apply to Boats Docked in Connecticut Less Than 60 Days in a Calendar Year
A Connecticut Marine Trades Association (CMTA) bill recently signed by the governor eliminated sales and use taxes on a vessel if it will be docked in Connecticut for 60 or fewer days in a calendar year. That means any vessel, however owned and wherever registered. Another CMTA bill signed during this session repealed the luxury… Continue reading