Newbury Board of Assessors Faces Higher Costs in 2026 Due to Contract Price Increase
- Meeting Overview:
During the recent Newbury Board of Assessors meeting, members discussed several issues, with the most significant being the increase in the Patriot Properties contract price by $2,000 as the town enters its revaluation year. The contract, which had remained constant for five years, will see a price adjustment in line with current market trends. The board reviewed the contract’s details and agreed that the increase was anticipated, reflecting broader economic conditions. The Principal Assessor reassured members that the contract terms remained unchanged apart from the price.
The meeting further addressed the processing of real estate and personal property warrants for 2026, amounting to $10,912,129 and $172,010, respectively. Additionally, the sixth motor vehicle commitment for 2025 was reviewed, totaling $22,312. Members signed off on these commitments.
Another topic of interest was the ongoing management of Chapter Land applications, due by December 1st. The board discussed the process for handling late or missing applications, noting that several property owners had not submitted their forms. There was a consensus on dividing the applications into two groups: those to approve outright and those requiring further review due to missing documentation or changes in property ownership. The board emphasized the importance of maintaining land in agricultural use, opting to work with applicants to resolve issues where possible.
Tracy Blais
Property Assessment Board Officials:
Frank “Budd” Kelley, Sanford “Sandy” Wechsler, Linda McCamic, Jason DiScipio (Principal Assessor), Stephanie Sergi (Assessors Clerk)
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Meeting Type:
Property Assessment Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
12/30/2025
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Recording Published:
01/15/2026
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Duration:
19 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Essex County
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Towns:
Newbury
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