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Benton residents affected by buzz from CMP substation protest apparent loss of tax abatement

Por: Portland Press Herald Nation November 21, 2023

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BENTON — The Benton Board of Select Persons recently heard complaints from homeowners living near a Central Maine Power Co. substation who say they are no longer receiving tax abatements that had been approved years ago because they must generated by the substation. The board was told last week the nine Benton homeowners each had received a tax reduction of 20% on their annual property tax bills. But the homeowners said a townwide property... + full article



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