Compared to nearby Plymouth or Laconia, the tax rate for Moultonborough is much lower. In my opinion, this does not really mean that Laconia or Plymouth have kept their spendng down. What it means to the Moultonborough selectmen/women is that Moultonborough has a gigantic amount of expensive property. Like, Moultonborough has so much waterfront, and so many non-resident tax payers, that Moultonborough can afford a new community center and still have a low rate of tax/valuation.....ie 'the rate.'
So, when is it a good time to build a new community center? It's always a good time! Let's build it! Hey, Meredith has one!
Just, take a look at the Center Harbor town offices/police/fire/library as an example of public service buildings that do not break the property tax payer's back.