Selectmen to hold tax classification hearing

The Ashburnham Board of Selectmen will hold a tax classification hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, in the Von Deck Room at Oakmont Regional High School, 9 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham. The purpose of the hearing is to inform taxpayers and interested persons of the choices open to the Selectmen in setting a single tax rate for all real estate and personal property, or two tax rates, one for residential and open space and one for commercial, industrial and personal property. Member of the Board of Assessors will be present to explain the options available in choosing the classification. Taxpayers and interested persons may submit oral or written material at the hearing. For additional information, call (978) 827-4100.