Brookline accepts 54-acre Tamposi donation and moves to auction long-tax-deeded Lot J-54

The Town of Brookline Selectboard voted May 12 to accept a 54-acre land donation from Tamposi Brothers LLC and authorized offering an older tax-deeded parcel, Lot J-54, for sale at auction.

At the meeting the board said it had held public hearings on the Tamposi donation on April 14 and April 28 before taking the acceptance vote. Brian Rater moved to accept Lot D-50-2 (approximately 54 acres); the motion was seconded by Ed Perry and passed by a 5-0 vote.

On Lot J-54, Selectboard members discussed the town’s obligations under New Hampshire statute and reviewed input from town counsel and neighbors. Town staff noted the tax deed associated with J-54 dates to 1993; the minutes record that the deed is 32 years old. The Selectboard agreed to offer the parcel at auction with a reserve sufficient to cover the Town’s interest.

Bob Parodi, who spoke at the meeting representing the former owners, asked the Selectboard to waive penalties associated with the tax deed sale. The board took that request under advisement and instructed staff to consult Counsel to calculate the amount due, including statutory interest, penalties and fees. The board cited RSA 39 in discussing time limits and constraints tied to tax-sale contests.

The board did not set a final auction date at the May 12 meeting and said it would return with counsel’s calculation of amounts due and a proposed auction timeline. The Selectboard also noted that any excess proceeds after the Town’s interest are owed to the former owners under state law.

What’s next: the board will consult Town Counsel to finalize calculations and determine the auction timetable and reserve amount. The Selectboard scheduled related follow-up on its May 27 agenda.