Charlie Turgeon is leading a petition drive to get the matter on the November ballot.
tax bills
Proposal to increase Maine’s cigarette tax draws praise and concern
Health advocates have lauded Gov. Janet Mills’ proposal for a tax increase on cigarettes, though some businesses are concerned it could prompt people near the New Hampshire border to make purchases there instead.
Rumford board votes to raise taxes to comply with state law
Select Board member Frank DiConzo said when the assessed value increases the tax rate decreases because the tax rate only has to meet the assessed value.
Farmington tax bills explained
The revaluation underway in Farmington was not used to determine this year’s taxes.
Farmington tax rate set at $21.45 per $1,000 in property value
The new rate is up $1.54 over last year’s rate.
Farmington tax rate increases $1.54 per $1,000 in property valuation
The new rate is up $1.54 over last year’s rate of $19.91, with taxes due Nov 26.
Farmington tax commitment isn’t set, taxes to be due later than expected
The tax commitment has not been set, due date must be 45 days after commitment is made.
With commitment not set, Farmington taxes will be due later than expected
The date taxes are to be paid must be 45 days after the tax commitment is made.