Select Board approves first 2026 property tax warrant; announces next steps in town manager search

The Wolfeboro Board of Selectmen voted unanimously May 27 to sign and issue the town's first 2026 property tax warrant and authorized filing it with the printer for an anticipated mailing beginning June 3. The Chair read the warrant into the record and announced bills will be due Wednesday, July 8; electronic recipients will be notified when bills are posted online.

A board member moved to send out the 2026 first-issue tax warrant; another member seconded the motion and the Chair reported unanimous assent. The warrant amount was read aloud by the Chair as $40,919,704; during the motion the mover stated $20,019,704. The board voted to sign and forward the document for printing and mailing. The select board asked members to sign the tax-collector document after the meeting so the vendor can proceed.

Separately, the Chair said the board is taking the next step in the town manager recruitment. The board has approved a set of essay questions to send to MRI, the recruitment consultant, and will publish an announcement inviting members of the public to apply to serve on candidate interview panels; specific interview dates were not yet set.

Why it matters: sending the tax warrant begins the billing cycle that funds municipal services; the mailing schedule and the July 8 due date are important for taxpayers and the town's cash flow. The recruitment step signals the board is moving forward toward in-person interviews with finalists.

What's next: the signed warrant will be filed with the printer for an anticipated June mailing; the board will post information on how residents can apply to serve on interview panels once dates are set.