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Roxbury loses Tree Growth reimbursement after ratio falls below 70%
Summary
Selectmen were told the town will not receive Tree Growth reimbursement this year because its ratio fell below the required 70 percent; they will consult the Assessor about options to avoid future loss of reimbursement that reduces local tax burden.
The Board was informed that Roxbury will not receive a Tree Growth reimbursement this year because the town's ratio is below the required 70 percent, a status that threatens the reimbursement next year as well.
Selectmen directed staff to speak with the Assessor to identify options or remedies. Board members noted the reimbursement helps reduce the local tax burden; no immediate remedy was identified during the meeting and the item was placed on future consideration lists.
