Saturday, November 23, 2019

While you are busy telling us to do our jobs; consider this:
from the last T/A weekly report:
Weekly Report: I’ve reached out to Tallage Associates to ask for a review of our current tax title to determine if it might be worthwhile to engage in a sale of tax liens. We will do that mid December after Cheryl closes out the FY ’19 lien process (Which each go from $75/lien to a touch above $100/lien on 01/01/20). In a brief look at the Energy Reduction Plan I’ve noticed
there may be a capital project or two that could produce some lower operating costs for the NRSD.
The coop-la on the roof of town hall is being looked at for repair, it has been in rough shape ever since the old school building was turned into a town hall. the estimated cost is 5 figures but further investigation is required. By the way, I consider the reuse of this building a smart move and a way where the town avoided more debt. Is that doing your job?
Tallage is a company that can come to town, look over properties that have back taxes and penalties owed to the town; if they think certain properties are a good investment, they "buy" the back taxes/penalties so the town gets paid and now Tallage will deal with the actual property owner rather than the town having to go through the process of liens / land court.
Templeton has used this company in the past during my first term as selectmen. Is this doing our job?
Can things be done better, absolutely. Am I still looking at how to improve things, yes. Have I forgotten that burned out house on Pleasant Street, no. Am I thinking about communication improvement out of Town Hall, yes, that needs improvement.
Am I going to hold your hand at Town Meeting and turn the pages for you, no. If you want to hold me accountable as a selectmen, I am holding you accountable for being a resident: be sure you know what you are being asked to vote on before you get to town meeting. If you are unsure of what you are being asked because it was not read to you, stand up and ask; "what is the question or motion before us, since you have not read the complete motion to us, I want to be sure I understand what you want me to consider? Put officials on the spot and ask questions. That is my nickels worth.

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