Supervisor says Walmart development is moving forward and could boost town ratables

Sep 9, 2026

Frank Donto said the Walmart project appears to be progressing and — unlike some PILOT projects — had not asked for a tax‑exemption pilot, meaning it would come onto the tax rolls at full assessed value; he said he expects new commercial and manufacturing development to improve town finances over the next 24 months.

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Supervisor Frank Donto told residents he is using state and county contacts to attract commercial and manufacturing projects that would increase ratables and help close the town's budget gaps. He said the Walmart development 'seems to be moving forward quite nicely' and, importantly, had not requested a PILOT, meaning the town would receive full property tax revenue from that project, he said.

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