The Board of Selectmen of New Portland is accepting bids for the purchase of the municipality’s interest in New Portland’s tax-acquired properties. Each bid must be in writing and in a sealed envelope marked “Tax sale bid” on the outside. Each bid may be for one property only; any person wishing to bid on several properties must submit a separate bid for each one. The Board of Selectmen must receive all bids no later than 5 o’clock p.m. on February 15, 2021. Late bids will not be opened or considered.
Each bid must also include the bidder’s name, mailing address and phone number and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a certified check or money order, in an amount equal to or greater than 10% of the bid price. Each successful bidder’s deposit will be credited to the total purchase price for that parcel. Deposits will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Any bid, which does not contain the proper deposit, will be rejected.
Bids will be opened, reviewed and awarded by the Selectmen at the Town Office on February 15th at 6:30 p.m. The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids as they deem best for the town. Each successful bidder shall have 30 days from the date of the bid acceptance in which to complete the purchase. Each property will be conveyed by a quitclaim deed without covenants. In the event that a successful bidder fails, for any reason, to complete the purchase in the time stated, the bid acceptance is void and the bidder’s deposit shall be forfeited to the Town. The Board of Selectmen may thereafter negotiate a sale of the property with any or all-unsuccessful bidders.
The properties for sale are described on the Towns Tax Maps as:
- Map 016 Lot 017 – Land on Carrabassett Rd. (RE # 256)
- Map 016 Lot 016-005 – Land Only on Chick Rd. (RE# 1104)
- Map 002 Lot 028 – Land River Rd. (RE#668)
- Map 008 Lot 010-002- Land on Carrabassett Rd. (RE#1149)
The tax maps and other public information concerning the properties may be reviewed at the Town Office during its normal business hours, which are Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
By: Andrea Reichert, Chairman