The Town of Plainville had explored a purchase of the airport beginning in 1995. It was appraised by Tomasso at $6.5 million, double its tax assessment by the town.
In 1995, the Town of Plainville began exploring the possibility of buying the airport. An appraisal conducted by Tomasso placed the airport's worth at $6.5 million, a figure that doubled its existing tax assessment set by the town.