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Canterbury sets interim mill rate at 16.76; real-estate bills to be sent, motor-vehicle billing held
Summary
With no final budget in place, the board set an interim mill rate of 16.76 for fiscal 2026–27, decided to issue real-estate bills now, and hold motor-vehicle bills until a mill rate is finalized to avoid reissuing bills.
Facing an unpassed budget, the Canterbury Board of Selectmen voted to set an interim bill/mill rate for fiscal year 2026–27 at the current rate of 16.76 so the town can begin issuing tax bills rather than borrow short-term. The chair framed the choice as setting the existing rate now or incurring borrowing costs estimated to range from about $29,000 to $39,000 in fees and interest.
The board moved and signaled assent to set the interim rate at 16.76. The tax collector, Natalie, recommended issuing real-estate bills now and holding motor-vehicle and personal property bills until a final mill rate is adopted to avoid the administrative cost of reissuing bills. The board amended the action to send real-estate bills at 16.76 and delay motor-vehicle billing; members voiced their votes by saying “Aye.”
