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Selectboard reviews tax-sale prospects, urges outreach to heirs and sale to clear town portfolio
Summary
Board reviewed multiple delinquent properties and discussed sending notice to heirs; members said selling unredeemed lots through standard publication and deed procedures will clear town liabilities and urged staff to proceed where appropriate.
The board reviewed tax-sale prospects for several delinquent parcels and discussed outreach to potential heirs. Staff reported some accounts have valid addresses for heirs and that the town has the option to pursue sale after required publication and deed processes; Chair said once the quick-claim deed is executed and redemption periods pass, the town is done with the property.
Members discussed risks (e.g., people occupying lots without payment) and the practical difficulties of tracing heirs for older accounts. The board asked staff to prepare notice letters, document due diligence, and move forward with sales where prudent to reduce town-held inventory.
