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SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to authorize the Treasurer on behalf of the Town
Council to dispose of real estate acquired by the Town for non-payment of taxes in the
following manner. (Title 36 MRSA Section 943)
1. Letters will be mailed to the previous owner(s) of record for tax acquired property
offering the opportunity to redeem their property for a cash payment of at least equal to
back taxes owed. All interest, legal fees and lien charges for conveyance of said
transaction to be completed within 30 days of the mailing of the letter and to include the
issuance of a release deed.
2. At the discretion of the Town Council when case warrants, there shall be an
opportunity for the Town Council to enter into a land purchase installment contract with a
prior owner that meets the criteria as determined by the Town Council.
3. If A and B are not met the Treasurer is to initiate the bid process in accordance with
MRSA Section 943-C. (Note: The Town will list the property for sale at the highest
reasonable price at which the property is anticipated to sell with a real estate broker or
agent licensed under Title 32. chapter 114 who does not hold an elected or appointed
office in the municipality and is not employed by the municipality.)
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Regular Town Council Meeting
March 9, 2026
MOTION SECOND: VOTE: