The tax rate decreased this year, but a townwide revaluation has led to a dramatic increase in property assessments, resulting in larger tax bills and upset property owners.
Criticism had been directed at council Chairman Peter Drapeau for voting to award the contract to Pike Industries even though Drapeau's company does business with Pike.
In an effort to save money, the town has been testing a restructured public safety system in which a public safety director would oversee the fire and police departments.