[camp guy]

What Sue Doe-Nym says is correct, and I would only add that the property of a Town is basically either private residential, or commercial. If a Town is fortunate enough to have a meaningful commercial base it will significantly reduce the impact on the private residential owners. Comparing bottom-line tax bills between Towns doesn't always represent an apples-to-apples picture, even though the money may be very close. A lot of undeveloped space may mean future housing, which may mean additional school children, which may mean additional taxes.

It is good that Momofthreema knows her community well because that will help when making decisions that involve taxes.