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Newbury Board Addresses Eight-Year Property Lien Delay Amid Routine Business

In the recent meeting of the Newbury Board of Assessors, the most significant issue discussed was the resolution of an eight-year-old property lien. The board addressed a longstanding lien problem that had persisted since February 2017. The lien release was critical as the property in question was being sold again, and the lien needed to be cleared to facilitate the sale. The original lien had been dealt with previously, but due to an oversight, it was not sealed appropriately, which required the board to act promptly to rectify the situation. The board members expressed the importance of signing the necessary documents to ensure the release was appropriately executed and the sale could proceed without further complications.

Following this, the board reviewed and approved several warrants and commitments related to motor vehicle excise for the year 2025. The sums approved included commitments of $64,686.47 and $45,799, among others. The board also handled abatements and exemptions, with checks made to ensure discrepancies in figures were corrected and initialed as needed. This part of the meeting involved routine but essential financial management tasks to maintain accurate records and ensure tax-related matters were in order.

Additionally, the board announced a change in the Department of Revenue’s representation, with Christina West stepping in as the new representative. This change involved processing a letter of authorization to allow certain actions on the Gateway system, an administrative platform used by the board.

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Town Administrator:
Tracy Blais
Property Assessment Board Officials:
Frank “Budd” Kelley, Sanford “Sandy” Wechsler, Linda McCamic, Jason DiScipio (Principal Assessor), Stephanie Sergi (Assessors Clerk)

Newbury Board Addresses Eight-Year Property Lien Delay Amid Routine Business

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