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- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/30/25
- 05/01/2025
- 23 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent meeting, the East Longmeadow Board of Assessors deliberated on a financial decision regarding the allocation of the town’s overlay surplus. The board discussed the release of $71,675.70 from this surplus to cover property taxes and closing costs for a recent acquisition. This decision is part of the town’s financial strategy following a change in the law that allows for the accumulation of surplus funds from previous fiscal years.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/28/25
- 04/29/2025
- 12 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Southwick Board of Assessors meeting, members expressed dissatisfaction with the town’s approach to filling the assessor’s position, criticizing both the reliance on outside search firms and the decision to reduce the budget without consulting the board. Concerns were voiced over the implications of these actions on town finances and the message it sends to local employees.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 4/23/25
- 04/24/2025
- 10 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Dighton Board of Assessors focused on the approval of various abatements and exemptions, with particular attention to the discussion surrounding small-scale abatements. The board approved several abatements for motor vehicles, real estate, and community preservation, but a proposal to rescind a 2024 motor vehicle abatement was tabled for future consideration due to the lack of a clear reason for the action.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/22/25
- 04/24/2025
- 20 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Granby Board of Assessors, members revisited the approval process for a veterans residency proposal initially approved on March 24th. Despite having sent it to the town meeting, the topic appeared again on the agenda for April 7th, prompting questions about the need for further discussion. It was clarified that the appearance of the item was merely a follow-up and not indicative of any pending approvals or changes.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/22/25
- 04/24/2025
- 34 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Board of Assessors held a meeting to address several key financial and administrative issues, primarily focusing on funding for the Assessors Department’s inspections and property data verification program. The board approved a request to release $10,000 from the overlay account for this purpose. Additionally, discussions about upcoming elections revealed uncertainties regarding potential candidates for board roles.
