Rob Duplisea News Today

BETHEL — “I’m assuming this is a parting gift from our last manager,” said Bethel Assessor Board Member Ron Savage at a meeting at Town Office on Nov. 8. State Tax Assessor Jerome D. Gerard had sent a letter by certified mail to town office the day before to The Town of Bethel. “It has […]

Beginning in April 2024, the valuations will likely increase further

BETHEL — After deciding not to assess businesses for personal property tax again, the Bethel Board of Assessors approved further discussion  of a PILOT program that would request donations from land trusts and other tax exempt businesses. Not assessing businesses for personal property tax began in 2008 or 2009 when Scott Cole was the town […]

At $23.05 per $1,000 in assessed valuation, the new tax represents an 85-cent increase to the previous rate, and will add $170 to the tax bill for a property valued at $200,000.

At $23.05 per $1,000 in assessed valuation, the new tax represents an 85-cent increase to the previous rate, and will add $170 to the tax bill for a property valued at $200,000.

Bethel has not assessed or collected personal property tax since 2008 or 2009.

BETHEL — New town assessor Rob Duplisea met with Bethel’s board on Thursday morning. Chairman Robert Everett, Michele Cole, Bob Blake, Neil Stanton, and Meryl Kelly were all in attendance along with Assessing Assistant Courtney McPherson. Town Manager Natalie Andrews and Select board member Frank Del Duca were in the audience at town office, as […]

A flat rate increase in assessed value was suggested by the town’s assessor at Wednesday night’s Select Board meeting