05:19The board’s most discussion centered on tax abatements for properties where taxes were deemed uncollectible. The properties had undergone changes, such as conversion to condominiums or separation of land, leading to discrepancies in assessments. These factors rendered some taxes uncollectible, prompting the board to consider them for abatement. The board noted that this oversight resulted in a loss and required clearing from the records.

11:56Following this, the board reviewed various exemption applications, including community preservation and veteran exemptions. Each application was assessed for compliance with income and other criteria. The board approved the exemptions for eligible applicants, while noting some discrepancies in documentation that required follow-up. The discussion also included a tax deferral application, which appeared to meet all necessary requirements.