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Vote defeats proposal for up-front tax-payment discount; delinquent taxes remain a concern
Summary
A motion to amend the tax-installment article to provide a discount for taxpayers who pay the first installment in full was moved and debated; the amendment was defeated by voice vote. The delinquent-tax total in the report was cited as $316,204 (snapshot as of 06/30/2025).
Resident Diana Osborne moved to amend Article 8 to allow the select board to set a discount for taxpayers who pay their taxes in full at the first installment. Supporters said discounts could incentivize early payment; opponents argued such a change would shift the tax burden to people who cannot pay upfront and might be prohibited by statute. One resident noted prior local research into legality and cautioned the board to seek legal advice before acting.
After more than a dozen residents spoke for and against the amendment, the moderator put the amendment to a voice vote. The amendment failed; the main Article 8 language (installment schedule, penalties and the 8% commission after the 4th installment) remained as printed. The transcript records the delinquent taxes line at $316,204 as a snapshot dated 06/30/2025 and indicates the select board has been pursuing tax-sale remedies for accounts over $1,000.
