Selectboard seeks access changes to delinquent-tax account after staff concerns

Jan 6, 2026

The board asked that the delinquent-tax account be administered as a town account (not only to the collector's home address), requested Brenda be added with full access and the treasurer have read-only access, and prepared a letter citing VLCT guidance.

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Selectboard members raised governance and record-access concerns about the delinquent tax account after reviewing how it's been handled. A member reported the account is tied to the collector (Phyllis) and routed to her postal address; the board referred to the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) delinquent tax collection handbook (page 42) noting that receipts should be deposited into a town account. The board asked staff to add Brenda with full access and to provide the Selectboard chair with read-only access to ensure continuity if the collector is unavailable.

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