Dighton Board of Assessors Approves Significant FY2026 Warrant Commitments Totaling Millions
- Meeting Overview:
In a special meeting on December 22, 2025, the Dighton Board of Assessors approved several fiscal year 2026 warrant commitments, totaling substantial amounts across various districts and categories. These commitments include allocations for real estate, electric, water, fire districts, and personal property.
The board signed off on the FY2026 real estate warrant commitments amounting to $10,954,658.30. This substantial figure highlights the ongoing fiscal responsibilities and the need for careful management of town resources. In addition, the board approved a $69,164.30 commitment for the electric district, a $623,419.50 for the water district, and a $36,932 for the fire district. These commitments are essential for maintaining and supporting the town’s infrastructure and services.
Further, the board addressed the personal property warrant commitments, with significant allocations such as $1,621,956.50 for general personal property and $75,783.40 for the water district. The board also approved a smaller amount of $798.42 for the fire district.
In a noteworthy discussion, the board deliberated on Title V assessments, which involve financing arrangements where the town provides loans for septic upgrades, later recovered through property tax liens. A commitment of $4,173.75 was approved for these Title V assessments.
Additionally, the board signed letters to request the collector to bill specific LLCs for their FY2026 pilot (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) amounts. These include $54,865 for one entity and $82,134 for another.
Michael P. Mullen, Jr.
Property Assessment Board Officials:
Eric Easterday, Nancy Goulart, William Moore, Nicole Mello (Acting Chair), Michael Mullen (Town Administrator), Shara Costa (town Clerk)
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Meeting Type:
Property Assessment Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
12/22/2025
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Recording Published:
12/30/2025
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Duration:
28 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Bristol County
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Towns:
Dighton
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