CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen on Thursday tabled setting the tax rate until the Regional School Unit 9 budget vote Oct. 11. They also tabled a decision on changing Town Office hours until the entire board is present. Town assessor Bill Van Tuinen of Madison said selectmen can legally commit taxes before the school budget is set, […]
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Mexico board to set tax rate
Mexico board to set tax rate MEXICO — A public hearing on the 2017-18 tax rate will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in the Calvin Lyons room at the Town Hall. There will also be a public hearing to consider an ordinance prohibiting retail marijuana establishments stores and social clubs. At the Aug. 15 […]
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Peru tax rate set, bills sent
PERU — Because the $12.5 million RSU 56 budget was approved Aug. 8, the town’s tax rate has been finalized and bills were mailed out Friday. Town Clerk Vera Parent told selectmen Monday night that taxpayers will see a slight increase, with the final rate being $19 per $1,000 of valuation. In other business, Fire Chief Bill Hussey said […]
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Jay's tax rate climbs $1.40
JAY — Selectpersons voted 4-1 Tuesday to set the tax rate for 2017-18 at $22.50 per $1,000 of property valuation, an increase of $1.40 from last year. Chairman Terry Bergeron, Vice Chairman Tim DeMillo and Selectpersons Keith Cornelio and Gary McGrane voted in favor of the rate. Selectperson Judy Diaz opposed because she believed they […]
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Taxes drop in Sabattus
SABATTUS — Selectmen this week set the tax rate and it’s going down $1. The average house in town will save $107 this year, according to Town Manager Tony Ward. “Which in today’s environment is substantial,” he added. Tax bills with the new mil rate, $17.75, have already been sent out, with the first half […]
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West Paris tax rate increased
WEST PARIS — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously, though reluctantly, Thursday to set the tax rate at $18.90 per $1,000 of assessed property value. It’s a an increase of $1.35 from last year’s $17.55. “It should be noted this (increase) is not unprecedented,” Selectman Dale Piirainen said. “In 2014 the increase was $1.25.” Board […]
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Jay’s tax rate rises nearly $4
JAY — Selectpersons on Tuesday set a tax rate for 2016 that will mean an increase of $241 on property valued at $100,000. The rate of $21.10 per $1,000 of valuation is $3.85 higher than last year’s rate. Selectpersons Tom Goding, Vice Chairman Tim DeMillo and Chairman Terry Bergeron voted in favor of the measure […]
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Farmington tax rate increases
FARMINGTON — Selectmen voted Monday to set the tax rate at $19.28 per $1,000 of property valuation. It is a 48-cent increase over last year. The board also voted to put $125,000 in the downtown tax-increment financing account and to have an overlay of $25,000. The latter would pay for approved abatements and help the […]
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Jay’s tax rate to climb minimum of $3
JAY — Taxpayers will have to dig deeper into their pockets to pay their taxes for 2016-17. The tax rate is expected to rise at least $3 per $1,000 of valuation. Selectpersons will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Town Office to set the rate, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere […]
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Dixfield property tax rate decreases for second consecutive year
DIXFIELD — For the second consecutive year, homeowners will see a decrease in their property tax rate in the upcoming fiscal year. The Board of Selectmen voted Monday evening to set the town’s 2016-17 tax rate at $20.10 per $1,000 of value, down from the $20.40 per $1,000 valuation that was set during the 2015-16 […]