Board of Assessors
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
October 5, 2020
9:00 AM STARBARD BUILDING
Members Present: Rosemary Scully and James Dillon
1. Acceptance of Minutes: approve the minutes of the August 31, 2020 meeting.
2. Fiscal Year 2021:
LA3 was approved on September 15, 2020.
LA4 and LA13 (new growth) was approved on September 28, 2020
Total value: Real Estate and Personal Property = $2,577,956,850 (2.7% increase)
The average single family increased to $355,533
The Classification Hearing is scheduled for November 2, 2020
Amy Handfield, from DOR BOA will be here on October 26, 2020
3. Old and New Business:
Motor Vehicle Excise: 2020 – 5th commitment to be issued October 20th
65 bills - $108,700.57
Cyclical Inspections: Scott has been continuing to confirm exterior data.
Interior data confirmed verbally at door or by phone
Letters mailed on October 2nd to property owners currently receiving Exemptions.
Exemption information sent to senior center for the fall newsletter.
Amy will make appointments for any applicants needing assistance with filing.
Chapter Land:application for fy2022 were due by October 1st.Contacted owners.
Abatements: One real estate abatement application denied.
Fy2022 budget: Starting to work on the budget. Recertification year.
4. Training:
Conferences and workshops have been held on-line due to Covid-19
Cybersecurity training: all town employees with email, continuing
Meeting adjourned 8:45am. Next meeting to be scheduled.
Approval of Minutes: _______________________________