My last posting was commenting on the statement Mrs. Murry said in regards to the town of Wolfeboro's tax increase, specifically comparing it to New Durham.
Do I live in town, no, but I have family who have been long time property owners.
Hey the towns people voted to spend the money, so it get's spent. Tis the way it is. Sadly many of those footing the bill have no say since they are not full time town residents and they pick up the majority share.
I've about given up on my quest for waterfront property. I've worked far to long and hard to get in the position to buy only to have to pay so much just to keep what is rightfully mine. I already get screwed bad enough on my primary residence.
Also noteworthy, it doesn't matter what the tax rate in a town is or what the assessments are in regards to actual market value. These numbers are arbitrary, what really matters is how much budget the voters say the town has to work with. The property values and or tax rate is adjusted accordingly to cover the cost...
If you want this to change it's easy enough to fix, get out and vote down budget measures that just don't make sense (IF you can) and encourage others to as well. Average turn out for these budget votes are pathetically low yet when tax bills go up everyone complains! See by that time it's to late.
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