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Assessors approve property tax classifications

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Assessors simplify military tax abatements

The Board voted 3-0 to remove the federal income tax return requirement for first-time non-domiciliary military excise abatement applicants; applicants must still provide a commanding officer’s letter verifying their home state and local military orders. The Board also reported that property values may need to increase by approximately 4% for FY2027 because current values are about 94% of full market value.

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Briefing

Jun 30, 2026

Assessors Sign Tax Rate Authorization Letter

The Board of Assessors signed an annual letter authorizing the Director of Assessments to submit required paperwork for valuation approvals and the tax-rate-setting process.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Assessors advance preliminary tax commitments

The Board of Assessors signed or reviewed preliminary FY2027 tax commitments totaling $18,560,007.86 for real estate, $516,965.55 for personal property, and $215,540.68 for the Community Preservation Act surcharge. The board also approved five disabled-veteran motor vehicle excise abatement applications under the Hero Act by a 3-0 vote.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Assessors reorganize board leadership

The Board of Assessors reorganized its leadership, naming Craig Tommila chair, Jeanmarie Leone vice chair, and Loring Caney secretary/clerk. The board also approved a $6,691.58 Chapter 61 penalty rollback tax warrant tied to 221 Aldrich St. with a lien release.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Assessors Approve Tax Apportionment and Exemptions

The Board of Assessors approved a two-fiscal-year real estate tax apportionment for 494 George Hannum St. by a 2-0 vote and approved all listed Hero Act motor vehicle exemption applications. The board also denied two motor vehicle excise abatement applications.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Assessors Approve Tax and Forest Plan Actions

The Board approved a 2026 motor vehicle excise exemption for farm plate #6464 and an amendment to a forest management plan, both by 2-0 votes.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Assessors Adopt Average Farmland Values

The board voted 2-0 to adopt the “Average” Farmland Valuation Advisory Commission values for fiscal year 2027, which will be used to value qualifying Chapter 61 and 61A land.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Board approves 14 property tax exemptions

The Board of Assessors approved 14 FY2026 property tax exemption applications and denied one during executive session.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Assessors approve tax abatements and exemption

The Board voted 2-0 to approve a veteran property-tax exemption for Chair Loring Caney under the Rule of Necessity and unanimously approved two FY2026 real-estate abatements. The Director of Assessments also recommended increasing FY2027 single-family property values by 3% to 5%, but the board did not vote on that recommendation.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Assessors deny Sabin Street tax classification

The Board voted 2-0 to deny the FY2027 Chapter 61B application for 401 Sabin Street because the application was incomplete and the number of disturbed acres was unclear. The Board also reviewed a state decision removing Chapter 61 classification from 10 acres at the property for FY2027.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Assessors approve property tax abatements

The Board of Assessors approved FY26 property and personal-property abatements for seven listed cases, including reductions tied to property condition, classification, and a closed business. It also approved a Clause 59 property-tax exemption for land owned by the Trustees of the Reservation by a 2-0 vote.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Assessors Approve Tax Relief and Mapping Contract

The Board approved a $6,400 tax map maintenance contract and unanimously approved multiple property-tax exemptions and abatements. Assessors said quarterly billing has not changed, but tax bills are higher because of the tax override; estimated FY27 new-growth revenue is $275,000.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Assessors Approve FY27 Office Budget

The Board approved its FY27 office budget, which increases by $200 overall, while setting a hiring timeline for a new Director of Assessments.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Assessors approve property tax classifications

The Board approved FY27 Chapter 61B applications, including three late filings, and classified 22 acres under Chapter 61A for one property; the remaining 6.93 acres will be assessed under standard property tax rules.

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