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Townshend Select Board approves 2026–27 municipal, homestead and nonhomestead tax rates
Summary
The Townshend Select Board voted to set the 2026–27 tax rates after confirming how municipal and local‑agreement components combine with state education rates; the board approved explicit rates for nonhomestead, homestead and municipal buckets.
The Townshend Select Board voted to set the town’s municipal and education tax rates for the 2026–27 year after clarifying how municipal and local‑agreement components are applied on individual tax bills. The board approved an amended motion listing the rates as: nonhomestead education 1.9889, homestead education 2.0815, municipal 0.9144 and local agreement 0.0019. Staff confirmation was sought before the vote.
Connie, the board member presenting the packet, explained that the components are added on a taxpayer’s bill and said she had called town staff (Darlene) to confirm the calculation. “I feel more comfortable with voting on the individual,” Connie said as the board moved to specify each bucket. After the clarification, members voiced approval and the motion passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: the board emphasized that setting these rates is a procedural step needed to print and mail tax bills on schedule. Board members repeatedly noted that errors in the rate calculation could delay billing and produce administrative consequences if not resolved before mailing.
