No, There Won't Be a Massive Town Tax Increase

Selectboard Chair Dorothy Heinrichs and Budget Committee Chair Dave Stacy sent this letter to the Valley News, with hopes that the paper will print it tomorrow:

Last Thursday, the Valley News reported a startling 36% tax increase in the town of Orange. That story was based on an error in the town report. In reality, the Budget Committee and Select Board recommended an appropriation totaling $348.25 for the entire town (excluding county and school district taxes)--a hike of about a dollar for each resident.

While we regret the error, we expect our neighbors will be relieved.