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Advisory Committee of Non-voting Taxpayers

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Aug 21, 2026

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Stormwater rules may add residential fees

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 18, 2026

Stormwater rules may add residential fees

Town Manager Libby Gibson reported that a newly adopted stormwater bylaw will be followed by regulations for residential properties, with fees eventually considered to fund runoff controls. She also reported that the 2026 Annual Town Meeting approved a $148 million budget, up 5.98% from the prior year.

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Briefing

Jun 27, 2026

Taxpayer Committee Advances Outreach Plans

The committee discussed next steps for its public-relations plan, including a possible newsletter, neighborhood outreach, volunteer skills list, and Town staff assistance with webpage improvements. Members also reviewed potential impacts of increasing the year-round resident property tax exemption and the proposed short-term-rental registry, but took no position or policy action.

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Briefing

May 2, 2026

Tax exemption impacts and committee issues discussed

The committee discussed possible increases to the year-round resident property tax exemption, which would tax qualifying residents on 80% of assessed value, but took no position or vote on the change.

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Briefing

Apr 11, 2026

Committee Opposes Proposed Our Island Home Funding

The committee voted to recommend against Annual Town Meeting Article 11, which concerns Our Island Home, and will send its recommendation to town officials and local newspapers. Members cited concerns about the project’s cost and ongoing operating deficit; the three largest debt override requests total approximately $200 million.

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Briefing

Nov 15, 2025

Housing Priorities And Programs Discussed

The committee identified affordable housing, Our Island Home, and coastal resiliency as its top issues for non-voting taxpayers. Members who are Massachusetts voters were encouraged to contact their representatives in support of the Seasonal Communities Housing Transfer Tax, with sample advocacy letters due by December 3.

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Briefing

Oct 11, 2025

Taxpayer committee backs one STR article

The committee voted unanimously, 11-0, to support Article 1 and recommend against Article 2 in the 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant. Members discussed a projected $2.5 million annual loss in town short-term-rental revenue if zoning changes are not made or regulations are too restrictive.

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Briefing

Sep 13, 2025

Committee weighs short-term rental restrictions

The committee discussed possible 70- or 49-day short-term rental limits, including potential effects on town revenues, local businesses, and property taxes if rental activity is further restricted. Members considered writing to the town to request more information before taking a position.

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Briefing

Aug 23, 2025

Coastal Flooding and Rental Rules Discussed

The committee heard that the road to the ferry could be underwater about 100 days a year within nine years, with Washington and Francis Street coastal projects identified as top priorities. Members also reviewed draft short-term-rental rules but postponed detailed discussion and took no position.

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