Town of Bennington, NH
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Bennington Select Board
Notice is hereby given to the inhabitants of the Town of Bennington that the Select Board will conduct a Public Hearing pursuant to RSA 31:5-b at 7 School Street, Bennington, NH in the Gymnasium on July 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm, to explain the reasons for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for July 28, 2025 which includes voting to cure defects in the posting of the Budget (MS-636) and Annual Meeting Warrant of the 2025 Town Meeting and the holding of the Deliberative Session of the Meeting on January 28, 2025, and to ratify the actions taken at the meeting in accordance with RSA 31:5-b.
By Order of the Town of Bennington Select Board
PUBLIC NOTICE
Special Town Meeting
Notice is hereby given to the inhabitants of the Town of Bennington that the Bennington Select Board will be holding a Special Town Meeting pursuant to RSA 31:5-b to see if the Town will vote to cure any defects in the posting of notice of the 2025 Town Meeting and to ratify the results of the Tuesday, January 28, 2005, first session of the annual meeting even though the posting requirements were not met. Said Special Town Meeting will be held July 28, 2025 at 7 School St., Bennington, NH, Gymnasium at 6:00 pm.
Per Order of the Town of Bennington Select Board
2024
PROPERTY TAX
VALUE UPDATE
PRELIMINARY ASSESSED VALUE REPORT
OWNER ORDER
MAP & LOT ORDER
12/12/24
Selectmen have approved the tax rate.
The new rate, after new assessments is $22.47 – Municipal $7.14; County .87; Local Education $13.40; State Education $1.06.
The 2023 tax rate was $32.15 – Municipal $10.63; County $1.24; Local Education $18.31; State Education $1.97.
The old rate with old assessed values would have been $36.72 – Municipal $11.89; County $1.45; Local Education $22.32; State Education $1.06.
If you notice an increase in your assessment, that is direct result of the revaluation and the current housing market.
School Board Votes Not To Move Forward With CTE/High School Bond
** A Friendly Reminder…. **
If you haven’t updated your water meter, please do it ASAP.
Your bill will be estimated and continue to increase until you get your meter changed.
Call Matt Miller at 603-588-2433 or wsdsuper@antrimnh.gov to arrange for the meter switch.
Thanking you in advance.
Bennington Water Commission
Request from your Bennington Cemetery Trustees.
In 2020 the Cemetery Trustees changed how they keep their records. The Cemetery Trustees are looking to make copies of cemetery deeds for lots held at the two Town Cemeteries located in Bennington. Sunnyside at the center of town and Evergreen on Old Stagecoach Road. Again, Only for lots purchased prior to 2020. This request is being made so that the Cemetery Trustees can update their records according to our policies and procedures. The Trustees are asking that you bring or mail a copy of your Deed to the Bennington Town Hall. Any questions can be addressed to any of the Cemetery Trustees.
Respectfully, Robert Christian, Chairman Karen Belcher
The Town of Bennington is moving forward on a Community Power plan. Community Power is a program approved by the State Legislature that allows towns to buy power at rates that are lower than utilities’ rates. The Town thus becomes the power supplier for residents and businesses. The purpose of this program is to lower energy costs in the town of Bennington. The plan will need Town Meeting approval. Once it is approved, we will be able to bring the energy to all residents and businesses that choose to participate, at a competitive price. We ask that you complete this survey, so we know what residents are most interested in. Members of the Community Power Committee will be at the Transfer Station handing out the survey, or you can obtain them at the Town Office and at local businesses. You can also take the survey on line by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer or by going to surveymonkey.com/r/BenningtonCP. We appreciate your help with this becoming a successful program for all Bennington residents and businesses.
Bennington Community Power Committee.
Bennington Community Power survey flier
Bennington Community Power Plan