By Nancy Beal

In their regular biweekly meeting Nov. 25, Beals selectmen tackled the problem presented to all county towns within the past two months: paying its share of Washington County’s tax anticipation note (TAN) with Machias Savings Bank. That share is $185,070 and must be paid to the county by Dec. 31. Paying towns are relieved of paying future interest on any unpaid portion of the TAN’s principal.