Whately Board Faces Scrutiny Over Doubling Waterfront Property Assessments

Overview: The Whately Board of Assessors convened to address several issues in their latest meeting, with the doubling of waterfront property assessments emerging as a concern. This significant increase, attributed to a single sale, raised questions about the methodology and fairness of current assessment practices. Additionally, discussions touched on property valuation methods, the impact of market trends, and the equitable distribution of tax burdens across property types.

Townsend Board Discusses Veterans Exemptions Amid New Heroes Act Implementation

Overview: The Townsend Board of Assessors’ recent meeting focused on the financial implications of the new Heroes Act, which doubles veterans’ exemptions. The board considered adjusting the overlay amount, traditionally between $120,000 and $130,000, upwards to $205,000 to accommodate the increased exemptions and the cost of living adjustments.

Dighton Board Questions $10,000 Police Department HVAC System Expense Amid Budget Concerns

Overview: At the recent Dighton Board of Assessors meeting on November 5, 2025, members scrutinized a proposed $10,000 expenditure for a new HVAC system in the police department, questioned the handling of property records related to a costly reconstruction project, and deliberated on the town’s overlay account balance in light of potential abatements and exemptions.

Tarrant Appraisal District Grapples with Vote Miscalculations and Integrity Concerns

Overview: The Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors recently convened to address significant discrepancies in vote allocations, particularly concerning Tarrant County College (TCC), sparking discussions about the integrity of the appraisal district’s election process.

Tarrant Appraisal District Faces Scrutiny Over Voting Mishap, Calls for Reforms Intensify

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors, public comments and board discussions centered on a significant error in voting allocations that impacted various taxing entities, particularly Tarrant County College. The board faced criticism for miscalculating votes and failing to maintain transparency, prompting calls for procedural reforms and an independent investigation into past election mishaps.