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What the South Berwick council approved: abatements, licenses, appointments and routine business
Summary
At the May meeting the council approved two property tax abatements, multiple minutes approvals, committee appointments, renewals and liquor licenses, and routine procedural motions; most votes were unanimous (5-0).
Key votes and formal actions from the South Berwick Town Council meeting (all motions were approved unless noted):
- Abatement A-2026-54 (property of Jay Bankraftoft): Council approved an abatement recommended by the assessor of $81,900 for interior condition and barn value adjustments. Vote: 5-0.
- Abatement A-2026-56 (441 South Bwick LLC): Council approved a $170,400 abatement to correct a data-entry error that had overcounted outbuilding square footage; motion passed 5-0.
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