Revaluation sticker shock consequence of imperfect science of assessment

With property tax bills set to mail out in just a few weeks, town officials and property owners alike are in a no-win situation with Oxford's recent property assessments.

Oxford property owners assert poor communications, unreasonable deadlines from appraisal company

A query on the Advertiser Democrat's Facebook page brought a rush or frustrated comments from homeowners.

Turner property taxes to increase

The amount of funds the town must pay toward the school and county budgets increased this year.

Property tax relief program for seniors axed after one year

Litchfield voters approve $725K in truck purchases

New fire, plow trucks needed, town officials tell Litchfield annual Town Meeting voters.

Deadline is Thursday to apply for new property tax break for older Mainers

Homeowners must apply each year by Dec. 1 to freeze their tax bills under the new Property Tax Stabilization Program.

Wilton tax rate to stay the same

The Select Board voted to set the town's mill rate at 19.40 per $1,000 in valuation with a $75,504 overlay.

New valuation reduces property tax increase for Lewiston residents

This year's tax rate increase is expected to be 24 cents instead of $1.25 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

Senate approves bill to limit ‘dark store’ tax challenges

The bill would give municipalities a way to fight off big-box retailers' efforts to reduce their municipal tax burden.

Legislature moving to curb ‘dark store theory’ tax assessments

The challenges to assessments of large retail operations can cost communities million in property tax collections.