The board’s primary focus was the correction of acreage discrepancies for a parcel of land initially recorded incorrectly under Chapter 61B. The board discovered that the acreage was inaccurately recorded as 8.49 acres, whereas it should have been 8.63 acres. This correction involved releasing the incorrectly recorded acreage and re-registering the correct amount. Members were relieved that this correction occurred before any potential complications from a town land taking could arise, which would have complicated rectifying the issue further.

Additionally, the board delved into discussions about the town’s tax rate classification, focusing on balancing the tax burden between residential and commercial properties. The board reviewed past practices, noting that last year, residential property values increased compared to commercial properties, prompting a shift in the tax burden to favor residential taxpayers. The board is considering maintaining this approach if property value trends remain consistent. However, if commercial property values have outpaced residential values, they may adjust the tax rate to reflect this, though such a scenario seems unlikely.