Granby Board of Assessors Addresses Property Tax Concerns Amid Rising Assessments

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Granby Board of Assessors tackled concerns from residents regarding increased property tax assessments, focusing on inaccuracies in property records and the potential for abatements to rectify these issues.

Whately Board of Assessors Debates Farm Animal Excise Tax Amid Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Preparations

Overview: The Whately Board of Assessors convened on December 19, 2024, focusing on finalizing the fiscal year 2026 budget and deliberating over the potential elimination of the farm animal excise tax. With the Town Administrator requiring the proposed budget by the end of December, urgency characterized discussions, especially as the board would not meet again until the new year. Meanwhile, the excise tax discussions highlighted broader economic considerations for the local agricultural sector.

East Longmeadow Board of Assessors Discusses Tax Rate Decrease and Market Trends

Overview: In a recent meeting, the East Longmeadow Board of Assessors focused on several financial updates, including a minor decrease in tax rates, the approval of the fiscal 25 tax recap, and an analysis of current real estate market trends.

Newbury Board of Assessors Discusses Chapter Land Changes and Tax Rollbacks

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Newbury Board of Assessors focused on several topics, including the introduction of a new Chapter Land application, tax rollback discussions for properties exiting Chapter Land, and scheduling their next meeting. The board also briefly addressed routine tax warrants and community correspondence.

Whately Board of Assessors Recommends Single Tax Rate Amid Property Valuation Changes

Overview: The Whately Board of Assessors convened on December 5, 2024, to deliberate on several issues, including a proposal for a single tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, scrutiny of property valuation disparities, and the presentation of tax implications to the public. The meeting also involved a review of tax classification documents in preparation for a public hearing, with discussions focusing on the impact of these classifications on residential and commercial tax burdens.