NOTICE OF TAX SALE
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 April 4, 2023. 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 April 4th at 6:30 p.m. The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 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 003 Lot 047 – 25 Bennett Hill Rd. (RE # 1011)
Map 007 Lot 003 – 979 Carrabassett Rd. (RE# 957)
Map 012 Lot 028 – 133 Meadow Brook Rd. (RE#623)
Map 008 Lot 010-003 – Land Only on Carrabassett Rd. (RE#1150)
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 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
By: Raymond Poulin, Chairman