Lubec to ask nonprofits for payments in lieu of taxes

Lubec to ask nonprofits for payments in lieu of taxes

Town of Lubec seal.LUBEC — The Lubec Board of Selectmen is moving forward with a plan to ask land trusts and other nonprofit landowners to make voluntary contributions to help offset lost property tax revenue. The board discussed the issue at last week’s meeting as part of a broader conversation about how tax‑exempt properties affect the town’s tax base. Selectman Dan Daley noted that some nonprofits already contribute to the town’s finances and…