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- Bristol County
- 6/11/25
- 06/11/2025
- 48 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Dighton Board of Assessors meeting highlighted concerns about the handling of excise tax accounts, leading to calls for an audit of the assessor’s office. A resident presented issues with their excise tax account, which was complicated by mishandling and misfiled paperwork, despite assurances of resolution. The board acknowledged the problem and expressed a commitment to procedural improvement, while the town administrator promised a review of office procedures.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 4/23/25
- 04/24/2025
- 10 Minutes
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- 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
- Bristol County
- 4/2/25
- 04/10/2025
- 19 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Dighton Board of Assessors meeting, discussions centered around proposed tax exemptions, particularly a small commercial exemption and a veteran’s exemption, which aim to support local businesses and veterans. The board also approved several abatements and discussed procedural matters related to these initiatives.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 1/15/25
- 01/19/2025
- 14 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: The Dighton Board of Assessors meeting on January 15, 2025, emphasized the importance of finalizing the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the Brook Street solar project. The board’s chair addressed concerns regarding repeated delays and underscored the necessity of securing a commitment by March 1 to avoid further postponements at the upcoming town meeting in June. It was made clear that the draft agreement from the previous fall would stand unchanged, and the selectmen would be approached to place the item on the warrant once commitment is confirmed.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 11/20/24
- 11/23/2024
- 44 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: At the recent Dighton Board of Assessors meeting, discussions focused on the complexities of pilot agreements for solar projects, tax classification issues, and the town’s financial strategies. The ongoing debate over the Brook Street solar pilot agreement, unresolved tax regulations, and budgetary considerations dominated the session, highlighting the challenges faced by the board in navigating local government procedures.
