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Voters boost wartime service‑connected disability property tax credit; measure passes overwhelmingly
Summary
Ossipee voters approved increasing the wartime service‑connected disability tax credit, responding to a state change in benefit formulas; the secret ballot passed 111–9 with town finance staff explaining the estimated fiscal impact on the tax base.
A petition asked voters to adopt a higher wartime service‑connected disability property tax credit. Petitioners and veterans addressed the meeting, citing service and sacrifice. Town finance staff explained the local fiscal impact: the change (as presented in the warrant) would raise the town’s total veterans’ credits by an estimated amount (the posted warrant language and state changes mean the local adoption preserves benefits rather than reduces them under the new formula).
The article was taken as a secret ballot and the moderator announced the result as 111 yes to 9 no; the measure passed. Selectmen and staff said the town would implement the credit consistent with state rules and requested veteran applicants follow the statutory application steps (DD‑214 or other required documentation) to claim the credit.
Veterans and supporters thanked the assembly for the vote and town staff said implementation details would follow through the tax collector’s office.
