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Chair raises tax-collection shortfalls and urges check-ins, notes tax sale is not automatic
Summary
The Chair reported persistent delinquencies, referenced roughly $120,000 in outstanding amounts, emphasized that tax sales are not automatic and public delinquency lists exist, and called for resources and a check-in process to help low-income residents.
The Chair described the town's tax-collection status and said some payments had arrived while others had not. The Chair reported an outstanding figure in discussion — “We were a 120,000” — and said delinquencies were a primary concern for near-term budgeting.
The Chair clarified the town's process for unpaid taxes: “The tax sale is not automatic,” the Chair said, and added that delinquency records are public. The Chair urged establishing a check-in process and ensuring resources exist to help low-income residents communicate with the program or set payment arrangements.
The Chair recommended staff follow up to identify anomalies in prior collections and to present monthly financials so the board can track delinquencies and any resulting shortfalls before formal rate-setting. The Chair also noted an upcoming need to finalize the tax rate in the weeks ahead.
Next steps: staff will follow up on anomalies, compile monthly collection reports for the board, and coordinate any outreach or assistance for residents who may be delinquent; no enforcement action or sale was recorded during this meeting.
