Lunenburg Board of Assessors Tackles GIS Mapping Issues Amid Property Tax Challenges

Overview: The recent Lunenburg Board of Assessors meeting addressed concerns, notably a issue with GIS mapping that affects property assessments. In addition to mapping complications, the board dealt with challenges related to property deeds and taxation.

Shutesbury Board Approves Tax Abatement for Conservation Land, Discusses Land Transactions

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Shutesbury Board of Assessors, members approved a tax abatement for property owned by Kathleen Lugos on Shutesbury Mountain Road due to a conservation restriction. The meeting also covered motor vehicle commitments, personal exemptions, and land transactions involving Lime Quabbin LLC.

Lunenburg Board of Assessors Tackles Circuit Breaker Confusion and Neighborhood Classification Overhaul

Overview: The recent Lunenburg Board of Assessors meeting focused on addressing confusion over the circuit breaker tax law and planning a significant overhaul of neighborhood classifications after years of stagnation. The board grappled with the complexities of property assessment and taxation, while also dealing with logistical challenges in meeting proceedings.

Granby Board of Assessors Grapples with State Mandates and Technology Integration Challenges

Overview: During the recent Granby Board of Assessors meeting, discussions centered around the financial impact of state mandates, particularly concerning the online availability of property cards, and the integration of new technology to enhance efficiency in fieldwork. These topics highlighted ongoing frustrations over unfunded mandates and the logistical challenges of modernizing the board’s operations.

Townsend Considers Doubling Veterans Exemptions Amid Concerns Over Funding

Overview: The Townsend Board of Assessors discussed the possibility of doubling veterans’ tax exemptions, as allowed by a recent state law, but raised concerns about the town’s ability to fund the increase without additional state reimbursement. The board also touched on other topics, including real estate exemptions for veterans’ spouses and potential adjustments to leadership roles.