News

Middlebury aiming to keep local option tax

Middlebury’s local option tax, established 17 years ago to cover debt and maintenance on the town’s $16 million Cross Street Bridge, has evolved into the proverbial goose that lays golden eggs. In this case, the town has invested surplus tax revenues in local capital projects that would otherwise need to be bankrolled exclusively by Middlebury property taxpayers.

We’re so glad you’re interested in this content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund high quality reporters covering local news, we need the help of paying subscribers and readers. For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.
More News
News

Student’s death shines light on marginalized youths

According to the Trans Legislation Tracker, state legislatures (other than Vermont) have p … (read more)

News

Shutdown halts some payments to ambulance services

Medicare payments to ambulance services were frozen for the first two weeks of the shutdow … (read more)

Homepage Featured News

Locals rally to fill SNAP gap

Area schools and nonprofits were working overtime this week to gather extra food for low-i … (read more)

Share this story: