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Select board sets new mill rate at $11.80; overlay approved

Mount Vernon Select Board · July 30, 2026
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Summary

After reviewing reassessments, the select board voted 5–0 to set the mill rate at $11.80 with an overlay of $22,009.38, reflecting recent valuation changes and updating online property valuations.

The select board reviewed assessor materials and moved to adopt a new tax commitment reflecting updated valuations. A board member moved to set the mill rate at $11.80 with an overlay of $22,009.38 for a total assessed valuation of $6,213,182.60; the motion was seconded and approved 5–0.

The chair told residents that new valuations will appear on the town website once posted. Board members said the lowered mill rate followed the reassessment figures and that the assessor-provided options informed the overlay amount. Residents were directed to the online valuation tool when it is updated.