But in the end, the tax increase for homeowners was found to be 7.9 percent after all.
The town said the cost would be less than $9 a year for homeowners.
Community leaders say that taxes for homeowners would probably increase by between $200 and $800 a year.
It might be time for homeowners to do the smart thing instead.
But they agree on a general set of rules for homeowners planning a major project.
The average increase for homeowners in other towns would be $880.
But it is more than just a financial drain for homeowners.
This issue is more than just a financial drain for homeowners.
For many homeowners, of course, the decline doesn't much matter.
The average annual school tax bill for homeowners in most districts is about $4,000 to $8,000 a year.