Brattleboro, Vermont Development News

Select Board Sets Tax Rate Amidst Budgetary Discussions and Rate Clarity

The select board convened to discuss and set the tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussion involved a detailed breakdown of the municipal and education tax rates, including the impact of special articles, highway budget, and the general fund. There was a notable increase in the municipal tax rate by 9 cents and the education tax rate by 5 cents. The board deliberated on how to incorporate the local agreement for veterans into the tax rates and ultimately decided to vote on individual tax rates for homestead, non-homestead, and municipal categories to ensure accurate application on tax bills. The meeting concluded with the approval of the proposed tax rates after clarifying the calculation methods.