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Locker · 06-18-2009, 01:56 PM

I formerly owned a property on Frye Island on Sebago Lake. They succeded from the town of Standish and became their own entity. Reviews are mixed on whether this was a good idea subject to whom you talked with. Consider the following (at least this applied in the state of Maine). Approximately 80% of tax revenue goes to education. I don't think that you could get out from under this burden by succeding. (This is the same burden childless couples, retirees etc. have on the mainland). Secondly, all of the other town services like tax collection, building inspectors, etc. would have to be duplicated. I am not sure if Gilford would turn over the town docks to the islanders if we succeded so you may have an issue with access. Since only a portion of your taxes goes to something other than education I think you would find that the left over portion would not go far and you might end up paying more. That was the case with Frye Island. There might be other alternatives that may make more sense. I would suggest that a group gather all the facts to ensure that proceeding makes sense. If like in Maine 80% is not variable, it would be a huge burden for a minimal return.

06-18-2009, 01:56 PM	#8
Locker Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Secede I formerly owned a property on Frye Island on Sebago Lake. They succeded from the town of Standish and became their own entity. Reviews are mixed on whether this was a good idea subject to whom you talked with. Consider the following (at least this applied in the state of Maine). Approximately 80% of tax revenue goes to education. I don't think that you could get out from under this burden by succeding. (This is the same burden childless couples, retirees etc. have on the mainland). Secondly, all of the other town services like tax collection, building inspectors, etc. would have to be duplicated. I am not sure if Gilford would turn over the town docks to the islanders if we succeded so you may have an issue with access. Since only a portion of your taxes goes to something other than education I think you would find that the left over portion would not go far and you might end up paying more. That was the case with Frye Island. There might be other alternatives that may make more sense. I would suggest that a group gather all the facts to ensure that proceeding makes sense. If like in Maine 80% is not variable, it would be a huge burden for a minimal return.