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Selectboard hears update: 2023 tax delinquencies collected; policy changes would need town vote
Summary
Board members said 2023 tax delinquencies were collected without property sales; they discussed state proposals to change delinquency periods and said any local change would require a vote at town meeting.
A selectboard member reported tax‑collection progress, saying all 2023 delinquent accounts had been collected without resorting to property sales and that preparation for 2024 collections will begin in the spring.
Members discussed reports that the state has considered extending delinquency periods (one member said the state had proposed five years in some contexts) and expressed concern about long statutory catch‑up periods and high interest rates for arrears. Board members said any change to the town’s process (for example moving from a three‑year to a two‑year turnover to the town) would need to be approved by voters at town meeting and suggested the board could invite affected property owners to make a case before the board in exceptional circumstances.
No votes or formal policy changes occurred during the meeting.
