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Fairhaven board adopts lower tax rate as budget pressures ease
Summary
The Fairhaven select board voted to set new residential and nonresidential tax rates, saying state education valuations and higher non-tax revenue helped reduce the town's levy. Board members approved the rates by voice vote after a brief presentation from staff.
The Fairhaven Select Board voted to set the town's property tax rates after a report from staff showing modest revenue gains and lower state education common rates.
A staff member told the board that "you'll see a reduction in your tax rate," citing lower state-controlled education factors and an increase in non-tax revenue. The board then moved and approved the residential and nonresidential rates as presented by staff.
Board members said the change reflects a combination of careful departmental spending and a small bump in grant and non-tax revenue. The board's action sends the tax bills to print; staff said bills would likely be mailed on the next Thursday.
The action followed routine budget-year procedural steps and was passed by voice vote; the board did not record a roll-call tally during the meeting.
