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Select Board discusses launching online tax and permit payments; staff to explore vendor options
Summary
Weybridge Select Board discussed adding ACH-based online tax payments and credit-card permit payments (Municipay/Catalyst options mentioned); staff said transaction costs can be charged to payers and recommended exploring implementation details before adoption.
Board members discussed implementing online tax payments (ACH) and online permit/fee payments (credit cards) before the next tax season. Staff noted neighboring towns use services like Municipay and Catalyst and that ACH can be inexpensive for taxpayers while credit-card payments typically incur processing fees that can be passed to the payer. A board member said many towns register recurring ACH debits for taxpayers who wish to make installments.
"I just looked up Municipay, which is what Cornwall and Milligan use," a Committee member said while describing the admin interface and how processing fees are generally handled. The board asked staff to contact the town website provider and payment processors to determine setup steps, fees, and reconciliation procedures before bringing a formal proposal back for a vote.
