BERLIN — For the second time in two city council meetings, a residential property owner has asked why his tax bill is higher than in earlier years.
Robert "Bob" Labrecque, who owns a residential property and lives in Wentworth Location, described his situation at the council's Jan. 17 meeting. He did not give a specific address for where he lives in the township, or of the property he owns in Berlin.
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