Discussion: The Select Board recommends acceptance of this local option to provide a full property tax exemption to the parents or guardians of those persons who have died in active service in the United States Armed Services. While the number of “Gold Star” families in the Town of Arlington is modest, it is the Board’s firm belief that as a community, we hold the responsibility to recognize those who gave their lives to the service of their country and help the bereaved meet their local property tax burdens in the stead of the support and love they would receive from those honorably departed. | | | |