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Town of Buxton Selectmen’s Report 2021/2022

It has been another busy year here in the Town of Buxton. We recently celebrated our 250th anniversary with a parade and celebration of our Town’s long and storied history. It was a great moment to reflect on all the triumphs and challenges we have experienced as a community, and the legacy that has been left to us by past generations. At Town Hall we are always conscious of that legacy as we move forward, and we try to reflect those values as stewards of the Town’s resources. Mark Blier and Tom Peters have retained their seats on the Buxton Selectboard and continue to provide valuable leadership and expertise in moving the Town forward. We also welcome new employees Patti Mckenna as our new Code Enforcement Officer, and Kelly Wiley as code enforcement Secretary. Krystal Gallant has also come on board as our new treasurer. These talented employees have hit the ground running and have been valuable additions to our family here at Town Hall. We also recently celebrated 20 loyal years of service from Ed O’Neil at public works. Along with our celebrations, there have also been some challenges this year. A state required revaluation of properties led some of our residents to see notable property tax increases. While we cannot stop property values from rising, good fiscal planning did allow us to hold the mill rate down with an offset from our surplus account. Our mill rate for the past year stood at roughly 10.30 per thousand, which is comparable to what it was in 2012. We would like to thank everyone in the community for their patience and good faith during the revaluation process. Our ability to continue to provide the valuable services the Town needs, and maintain fiscal responsibility are our primary goals. These goals have been made entirely possible by the expert knowledge and diligent service of our town employees and committee members, as well as the many volunteers we have throughout the community. We would like to thank each of you for your tireless service and dedication. Here’s to 250 more years of Buxton Strong! Respectfully submitted,

____________________________ Francis E. Pulsoni, Selectman

__________________________ David A. Field, Selectman

____________________________ Chad E. Poitras, Selectman

__________________________ Thomas J. Peters, Selectman

__________________________________ Mark J Blier, Selectman

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