Beyond Bishop’s retirement, the board discussed the town’s updated real estate tax rate, which has been approved at $19.43 per thousand. This decision came after the FY26 recap was approved by the Division of Local Services, leading to an average increase of about 6% in residential values. Tax bills are set to be distributed before January 1, 2026, with a due date of February 2, 2026, and a press release will inform the public of these changes.

The meeting also covered various financial reports, including warrants for fiscal year 2026 related to real estate, CPA, personal property, and betterment assessments, as well as motor vehicle and boat excise commitments. Additionally, the board reviewed building permits, noting a total of 16 new constructions year-to-date through October and November.

The board further discussed the LA3 sales report, identifying several properties to be coded out due to issues such as being unqualified sales or having significant structural problems. They also addressed the chapter 61B applications, confirming that all nine reviewed applications met the necessary criteria for recreation land use.