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Selectmen acknowledge Don Fisher’s dairy‑farm tax abatement under town ordinance
Summary
The board acknowledged a dairy‑farm tax abatement for Don Fisher, discussed that the ordinance allows a 50% abatement of qualifying assessed components and includes a recapture schedule if farming ceases; the assessor determines qualifying components and percentage.
The Bolton Board of Selectmen voted to acknowledge a dairy‑farm tax abatement submitted for Don Fisher. Board members discussed how the ordinance works and what role the assessor plays in the process.
Speakers said the ordinance permits an abatement equal to 50% of the qualifying assessed components of a dairy farm; the assessor inspects property to identify qualifying components and determines the abated portion. The record shows the ordinance includes a recapture mechanism to reduce or recover abated taxes should dairy farming cease, with recapture phased over up to 10 years.
Speaker 1 moved to acknowledge Don Fisher's dairy-farm tax abatement and the motion was seconded by Speaker 2; the board approved the acknowledgement unanimously (voice vote; seven Ayes recorded). Board members noted the assessor typically administers the qualification and percentage calculation, and this board action serves as formal acknowledgment for town records.
