Where it stands as of Tue, Mar 10
The Select Board voted 5-0 to support Article 29 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant authorizing the treasurer to execute formal payment agreements for delinquent property taxes.
Votes
| Date | Board | Motion | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisory Committee | Support warrant Article 29 to authorize treasurer tax installment payment agreements. Delinquent tax payment agreement bylaw | Passed5-0 | 1:28:05 | |
| Select Board | Support Article 29 (tax payment agreements) on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Delinquent tax payment agreement bylaw | Passed5-0 | 2:37:23 |
Every time it came up newest first
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Tax payment agreements and license withholding bylaws (Articles 29 and 30)
The board considered accepting state statutes allowing the town treasurer to enter into formal payment plans for delinquent taxes and to withhold municipal permits from entities with unpaid local taxes. The board approved the payment agreement article but held the permit withholding article for further study.
- Article 29 allows the treasurer to establish tax payment agreements and waive up to 50% of accrued interest.
- About 30 tax liens are currently active in town.
- Article 30 would authorize denying or revoking municipal permits and licenses for delinquent taxpayers; held over member concerns regarding scope.
Outcome: Article 29 supported 5-0; Article 30 held until March 17.