Town says tax bills mailed late; interest deferred until October

Town staff reported Sept. 1 that tax bills were mailed late this year but that the due date will remain Sept. 16 and interest will not begin until Oct. 1. Fleury said, "We have a tax rate currently of $11.49," and that the tax collector has allowed a leeway period because of the mailing delay.

Council members thanked departments for collaborative budget work that helped lower the mill rate even as the school budget increased slightly. Council members also noted a septic pumping receipt credit that may reduce taxes by up to $300 pending verification, a detail discussed during the budget remarks.