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Townshend Select Board to offer ACH direct‑debit option for FY27 tax bills
Summary
The board voted to include a direct‑debit (ACH) payment authorization on FY27 tax bills, aiming to reduce delinquency and simplify payments for residents; the change will be implemented on the next billing cycle.
The Select Board approved including an ACH direct‑debit authorization option with the next round of FY27 tax bills. Staff said adding the option is a common practice among municipalities and can reduce delinquencies because taxpayers can automate payments.
"A lot of towns are moving to that. It makes it easier," the treasurer noted during the discussion. A motion to add the direct‑debit authorization to the next tax bills passed by voice vote, and staff were directed to implement the option for the upcoming bill mailing (late July/early August as discussed).
The board did not specify enrollment deadlines in the meeting minutes; staff will present enrollment procedures and any required authorization forms with the next tax bill mailing.
