Belgrade Select Board Delays Decision on Citizen Petition, Seeks Additional Legal Guidance
The Belgrade Select Board unanimously voted to delay a decision on a citizen petition signed by 276 registered voters, opting instead to seek additional legal guidance before determining whether the proposed ordinance will appear on the November ballot. The discussion focused on municipal authority, voter rights, and the legal questions surrounding the petition.
Clean Audit, Bigger Questions: Belgrade Taxes Rise as Town Holds Millions in Reserves
Belgrade’s 2025 audit received a clean opinion, but the report reveals rising property taxes, millions in reserves, significant capital spending, and a $659,545 accounting correction. Here’s what taxpayers should know about the town’s financial position and the questions residents may want answered.