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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife
There's a lot more going on here than just the town's rate....
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Well, the town tax rate is up a whopping 33% vs. the school tax rate that was up 18%, still a sizeable increase, but only 1/2 the towns. Property values dropped about 1.5% , about $11,000,000 which impacts both the town and school tax rate, but certainly not for the amounts indicated.
I know in Moultonborough that if our Selectmen or School Board proposed such large increases in taxes there would be a lot of public outcry.
Taxpayers are not powerless by the way. There are hearings early in the year before the final budget is placed on the warrant and of course it is voted on at town meeting.