CONWAY — Some residents may get an unpleasant surprise when they open their tax bills because short-term rentals have caused an upswing in the residential market, town officials said Tuesday.
The discussion came up during Town Manager Tom Holmes' report to the selectmen. He said the state just set the tax rate, which followed the town's revaluation.
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