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Town plans one-step annexation; draft to be presented at next meeting
Summary
The board was told an annexation can proceed in one step using deed descriptions; a draft annexation and layout will be presented at the next meeting with the goal of finalizing the annexation this year.
Board members were told the town can complete a planned annexation in a single step using the property's deed description, and that the attorney (identified in the discussion as Vic McCauley) said he can prepare the documents. The Chair summarized that a draft annexation and layout will be presented at the next meeting with an expectation the board can finish the process this year.
The Chair added that because the town owns the property to be annexed, formal objections are limited; however the annexation must be advertised before it becomes effective. The board asked for a draft at the next meeting so members can review the proposed legal description and timeline.
Why it matters: annexation alters municipal boundaries and can affect service responsibilities, taxes and future planning; the board indicated the legal and advertising steps will be followed before final action.
