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Board of Assessors
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In Massachusetts, Assessors are either appointed or elected to three-year terms. The Assessors' primary responsibility is to value all real estate and personal property subject to taxation. Assessed valuations are based on "full and fair cash value" of as of the January 1st preceding each fiscal year. Ex. For Fiscal Year 2021, the assessment date is January 1, 2020, and market sales utilized for valuation purposes are from calendar year 2019.
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In order to maintain assessment at or near market value, the Assessors regularly compare property valuations with the selling prices of properties that have sold. Assessment-to-sale ration statistics are analyzed to determine the median assessment level, as well as assessment uniformity. No valuation methodology can accurately predict what a property will sell for.
Under the umbrella of Massachusetts state and local town laws, Lunenburg’s Assessing organization will work with the town operations and our citizens to meet our vision for delivering a fair and equitable taxation for our citizens. The Lunenburg Board of Assessors will evolve and administer a service of “Best Practices” methodologies consistent with our Vision. These practices will ensure equitable treatment and compassion for all our citizens.
The Board of Assessors has empowered an Assessor organization that has the capability to evaluate and assess all property at its full and fair market value. This is accomplished through a rigorous measurement of property, collection of appropriate data, analysis and maintenance of all property tax data records. Additionally, the Assessor department administers a motor vehicle excise tax, real estate and motor vehicle tax abatements, and all statutory tax exemptions as allowed by law. The Assessor Organization will work cohesively with other town departments.
The Fiscal Year 2026 tax rate is $14.39 per thousand.
Vision Statement
To provide Lunenburg with fiscal stability; by promptly, fairly and equitably determining the valuation of all real and personal property located within the geographic boundaries of Lunenburg; and execute the Assessor functions as described by Mass General Laws, the Mass Department of Revenue and the Citizens of Lunenburg.
This will be accomplished through a rigorous measurement of property, collection appropriate data, analysis and maintenance of all property tax data records. Additionally, the Assessor department will also administer a motor vehicle excise tax, real, tax abatements, and all statutory tax exemptions as allowed by law. The Assessor Organization will work cohesively with other town departments.
The Lunenburg Board of Assessors will actively reach out to the citizens of Lunenburg, to assure all members of the community are aware of all taxation practices and exemptions available. The assessors will assist with clarification these practices & exemptions, as well as guide citizens in their usage of these exemptions.
Mission Statement
Under the umbrella of Massachusetts state and local town laws; Lunenburg's Assessor organization will work with the town operations and our citizens to meet our vision for delivering a fair and equitable taxation for our citizens
The Lunenburg Board of Assessors will evolve and administer a series of “Best Practices” methodologies consistent our Vision. These practices will assure equitable treatment and compassion for all our citizens.
Board of Directors will empower an Assessor organization that will have the capability to evaluate and assess all property at its full and fair market value, for the purpose of fair and equitable taxation.
This will be accomplished through a rigorous measurement of property, collection appropriate data, analysis and maintenance of all property tax data records. Additionally, the Assessor department will also administer a motor vehicle excise tax, real, tax abatements, and all statutory tax exemptions as allowed by law. The Assessor Organization will work cohesively with other town departments.
The Lunenburg BOA activities are defined within our Town Charter.
As members of the Lunenburg Board of Assessors, (Both elected and appointed), we are in fact employees of the Town of Lunenburg, and subject to all Mass Conflict of Interest Laws and regulations: G.L c 268A.
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Votes, newest first
From the town’s minutes (211 of 224 sets read) and our minutes of the recordings (65), joined per meeting: 305 substantive, 337 procedural (accepting minutes, adjourning). Where both records have a vote the town’s wording stands; none disagree on the outcome.
| date | motion | outcome | record | check it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 2026 | Put the warrant article for clause 22I (CPI-tied veterans exemption increase) on the town warrant as written. | not audible | the recording only | video 35:43 · ours |
| Sep 30 2026 | Put the warrant article for clause 22J (doubling veterans exemptions) on the town warrant. | not audible | the recording only | video 38:13 · ours |
| Sep 23 2026 | Table discussion of the veterans exemption warrant article/clause language until the board can meet with the chair (Brian Lafond) — moved by Sarah Kammer | passed | the recording only | video 51:46 · ours |
| May 13 2026 | Approve the notice of commitment totaling $11,964.63 — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to approve the notice of commitment totaling $11,964.63 by sarah cammer, seconded by brian marple. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| May 13 2026 | Recommend non-purchase of 350 and 356 Hollis Road — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to recommend non-purchase of 350 and 356 hollis road by sarah cammer, seconded by brian laffond. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 29:40 · ours |
| May 13 2026 | Bring back the CI property cards, updated once a month, with clear delineation of update dates | not audible | the recording only | video 17:39 · ours |
| May 13 2026 | Approve the notice of commitment for the supplemental real estate bills | not audible | the recording only | video 64:28 · ours |
| Apr 8 2026 | The Board of Assessors does not recommend exercising the right of first refusal for 35 Leominster Road — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion that the board of assessors does not recommend exercising the right of first refusal for 35 leominster road by sarah cammer, seconded by brian marple. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 44:29 · ours |
| Apr 8 2026 | Release $27,500 from the overlay account to pay for the position to continue with the neighborhood review — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to release $27,500 from the overlay account to pay for the position to continue with the neighborhood review by sarah cammer, seconded by brian marple. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 62:08 · ours |
| Feb 25 2026 | Board of Assessors contact Select Board with recommendation not to purchase property at 1083 Northfield Road under right of first refusal — moved by Brian Laffond“brian laffond made a motion that the board of assessor contact the select board with their recommendation that we do not purchase the property at 1083 northfield road under the right of first refusal, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor. sarah cammer aye, brian laffond aye, brian marple aye.” | passed 3-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 32:55 · ours |
| Feb 4 2026 | Approve the first Wednesday in September as the annual due date to submit applications for the Senior Means Tested Exemption — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to approve the first wednesday in september as the annual due date to submit applications for the senior means tested exemption by sarah cammer, seconded by brian marple. sarah cammer aye, brian marple aye, brian laffond aye.” | passed 3-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 115:02 · ours |
| Feb 4 2026 | Approve and implement the Code of Conduct/Policies document with modifications — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to approve and implement the code of conduct/policies document with modifications by sarah cammer, seconded by brian marple. sarah cammer aye, brian marple aye, brian laffond aye.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Feb 4 2026 | Adopt the (Littleton-derived) code of conduct policy for the board, amended to say Lunenburg | passed | the recording only | video 122:27 · ours |
| Jan 7 2026 | Set the target overlay for FY2027 at $260,000 — moved by Brian Laffond“there was a motion to set the target overlay for fy27 at $260,000 by brian laffond, seconded by bian marple. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 51:03 · ours |
| Jan 7 2026 | Maintain $400,000 as the projected new growth estimate for FY27 — moved by the chair (Brian) | not audible | the recording only | video 31:39 · ours |
| Nov 19 2025 | Appoint Brian Marple to the Board of Assessors, with a term to expire at the next annual town election. — moved by Caesar Nuzzolo“there was a motion to appoint brian marple to the board of assessors with a term to expire at the next annual town election by caesar nuzzolo, seconded by brian laffond.” | passed unanimously | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 10:33 · ours |
| Nov 3 2025 | Accept the LA4 as presented. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to accept the la4 as presented by sarah cammer, seconded by brian laffond.” | not stated | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 18:00 · ours |
| Oct 16 2025 | Accept the board's drafted master plan response | not audible | the recording only | video 62:13 · ours |
| Aug 13 2025 | Pass on the first-right-of-refusal for the property at 222 West Townsend Road. — moved by Brian Laffond“there was a motion to pass on the first-right-of-refusal for the property at 222 west townsend road by brian laffond, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 86:56 · ours |
| Jul 8 2025 | Postpone review of the Senior Means Tested applications until all income information is verified.“so the boa voted to postpone the review until all information was verified.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 11 2025 | Support moving 222 West Townsend Road out of Chapter Land for potential sale. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a notion to support the move of 222 west townsend road out of chapter land for potential sale by sarah cammer, seconded by brian laffond. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 36:42 · ours |
| May 19 2025 | Approve the chapter land application for 53 acres of forestry at 150 White Street. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to approve the application for 150 white street by sarah cammer, seconded by brian laffond. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 26:30 · ours |
| May 19 2025 | Approve the chapter land application for roughly 9 recreational acres at 233 Island Road. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to approve the application for 233 island road by sarah cammer, seconded by brian laffond. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 29:39 · ours |
| May 19 2025 | Accept the release of the lien on 100 Townsend Road. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to accept the release of the lien on 100 townsend road by sarah cammer, seconded by brian laffond. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 34:58 · ours |
| May 19 2025 | Nominate and elect the chair for the coming year | passed | the recording only | video 4:35 · ours |
| Apr 2 2025 | Proceed with the Town Meeting warrant documents on Clause 41 and 17 (Assets/Income Level Adjustment Exemption) as amended by Town Counsel. — moved by John Rabbitt“there was a motion to proceed with the documents as amended by town counsel by john rabbitt, seconded by brian laffond. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 70:25 · ours |
| Mar 19 2025 | Add the appraisers schedule to the website once a schedule has been created. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to add the appraisers schedule to the website once a schedule has been created by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Mar 19 2025 | Allow the principal assessor to put the cyclical inspection schedule on the website when completed. | passed (all in favor, no count) | the recording only | video 13:47 · ours |
| Mar 19 2025 | Amend the deferral process so the lien holder is contacted first. | not audible (seconded, then motion and second withdrawn at about 5993; no vote taken) | the recording only | video 89:51 · ours |
| Mar 12 2025 | Approve the chapter land application for Highland Road (roll call printed as three ayes). — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to approve the chapter land application for highland road by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. sarah cammer aye, john rabbitt aye, brian laffond aye.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Mar 12 2025 | Approve 8.9 acres on Island Road for Recreational purposes (61B). — moved by Sarah Cammer“motion by sarah cammer to approve 8.9 acres on island road for recreational purposes (61b). second john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 32:12 · ours |
| Mar 12 2025 | Approve the overlay amount of $175,000. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there is a motion to approve the overlay amount of $175,000 by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 122:07 · ours |
| Mar 12 2025 | Approve the homeowner letter addressing incomprehensible deeds as policy. — moved by John Rabbitt“there was a motion to approve the letter as policy by john rabbitt, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Mar 12 2025 | Accept the deed letter as the board's policy and proceed with it | passed | the recording only | video 86:55 · ours |
| Feb 19 2025 | Use the signature stamp to sign the individual certificate for motor vehicles. — moved by Brian Laffond“there is a motion to use the signature stamp to sign the individual certificate for motor vehicles by brian laffond, seconded by john rabbitt.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 33:33 · ours |
| Feb 19 2025 | Approve the letter regarding deed issues. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to approve the letter regarding deed issues by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 74:58 · ours |
| Feb 5 2025 | Send the proposed deeds and homeowner-letter document to Town Counsel for review. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to have the proposed document sent to the town counsel to review by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 70:59 · ours |
| Dec 18 2024 | Move to have information put into the Ledger about abatements (roll call). — moved by John Rabbitt“there was a motion to have information put into the ledger about abatements by john rabbitt, seconded by brian laffond. roll call vote. john rabbitt aye, brian laffond no, sarah cammer no.” | failed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Dec 18 2024 | Invite the 3 assessor's office employees to the meeting (roll call). — moved by John Rabbitt“there was a motion to invite the 3 assessor's office employees to the meeting by john rabbitt, seconded by brian laffond.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Dec 18 2024 | Approve the tax rate and tax recap. — moved by John Rabbitt“there was a motion to approve the tax rate and tax recap by john rabbitt, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Dec 18 2024 | Approve State Tax Form 54 / commitment, contingent on corrections (11 cents added back, senior work-off confirmed), with a roll call — moved by Jack (John rabbit) | passed (Rabbit, Cameron and Lefon each said aye) | the recording only | video 22:21 · ours |
| Dec 18 2024 | Buy space in The Ledger to tell the public the abatement window runs to Feb 1 — moved by John rabbit | failed (Rabbit in favor; Lefon no; Cameron no) | the recording only | video 56:27 · ours |
| Dec 18 2024 | Invite the whole assessor's office staff to the senior center conference, modified to make attendance optional — moved by John rabbit | failed (Rabbit aye; Cameron no; Lefon stated opposition earlier) | the recording only | video 76:16 · ours |
| Nov 6 2024 | Reject the residential exemption rate (a higher rate on high-value residential property with lower rates for other residential property). — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion that the board of assessors reject this residential exemption rate by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. 3-0 voted to reject the residential exemption.” | 3-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 132:55 · ours |
| Nov 6 2024 | Reject the small commercial exemption. — moved by Sarah Cammer“assessors reject the small commercial exemption by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt.” | 3-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 138:34 · ours |
| Nov 6 2024 | Recommend a single tax rate as opposed to a split tax rate.“the board voted 3-0 to recommend a single tax rate as opposed to a split tax rate.” | 3-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 158:43 · ours |
| Nov 6 2024 | Reject adoption of the residential exemption (recommend select board not adopt) | not audible | the recording only | video 131:53 · ours |
| Oct 16 2024 | Add a table of contents to the lower part of the webpage. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to add a table of contents to the lower part of the webpage by sarah cammer, seconded by brian laffond.” | passed 2 yes, 1 abstention | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Oct 16 2024 | Add the suggested policy that any action initiated by another Town Department requiring Assessors to act or vote must be accompanied by a written request and explanation. — moved by Brian Laffond“there was a motion to add this suggested policy by brian laffond, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed (all in favor, no count printed) | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 121:42 · ours |
| Oct 16 2024 | Motion to proceed with putting a table of contents on the assessors website section, seconded; discussed and then amended to a compromise (quick links for key forms up front, table of contents for the in-depth material below). — moved by John RB it | not audible | the recording only | video 55:27 · ours |
| Oct 16 2024 | Motion to amend (compromise on website table of contents), voted by voice; chair recorded two yeses and one abstention. | passed 2-0 with one abstention | the recording only | video 66:02 · ours |
| Oct 16 2024 | Second vote on the amended website approach to move forward as discussed; again two yes and one abstention. | passed 2-0 with one abstention | the recording only | video 67:26 · ours |
| Oct 2 2024 | Approve the Hero Act motor vehicle abatements. — moved by Brian Laffond“there was a motion to approve the abatements by brian laffond, seconded by sarah” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Oct 2 2024 | Transfer $25,000 from the overlay account for the 24 and 25 abatements. — moved by John Rabbitt“transfer $25,000 by john rabbitt, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 85:13 · ours |
| Oct 2 2024 | Increase the charge on exemption 41A from 4% to 6%. Died for lack of a second. — moved by John Rabbitt“there was a motion to increase the current charge from 4% to 6% on 41a by john rabbitt but it was not seconded.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Oct 2 2024 | Add a 4th tab under the agenda section for exemptions on the website. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to add a 4th tab under the agenda section that is just for exemption by” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 143:19 · ours |
| Sep 4 2024 | Accept the adjusted income and asset limits for Clause 41D, as amended at the meeting.“there was a motion to accept the adjusted income and asset limits for clause 41d as amended today by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 96:43 · ours |
| Sep 4 2024 | Accept the modification to 41A consistent with General Law 59 Section 5, reducing the annual interest accrual on deferred funds from 8% to 6%. — moved by John Rabbitt“there was a motion by john rabbitt to accept the modification to 41a consistent with general law 59 section 5 mass general law subsection 5, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 100:12 · ours |
| Aug 19 2024 | Withdraw from chapter 61b (property on Leominster Road and Gilbert Street). — moved by Brian Laffond“brian laffond makes a motion to withdrawal from chapter 61b, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 89:53 · ours |
| Jul 29 2024 | Publish the website as soon as possible and pull out the 3 components (organization chart, work breakdown structure, site map). — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to publish the website as soon as possible and pull out the 3 components by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 96:43 · ours |
| Jun 3 2024 | Nominate Brian La ffond (as printed) as Chair for the next fiscal year — moved by John Rabbitt“there was a motion to nominate brian la ffond as chair by john rabbitt, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Jun 3 2024 | Nominate Sarah Cammer as Vice Chair for the next fiscal year — moved by John Rabbitt“there was a motion to nominate sarah cammer as vice chair by john rabbitt, seconded by brian laffond. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Jun 3 2024 | Nominate John Rabbitt as Clerk for the next fiscal year — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to nominate john rabbitt as clerk by sarah cammer, seconded by brian laffond. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Jun 3 2024 | Elect Brian as chairman, Sarah as vice chair and Jack Rabbit as clerk (voted together) | passed (no opposed heard; count not stated) | the recording only | video 9:13 · ours |
| Apr 22 2024 | Accept the invoices dated March 15, 2024 ($14,484.88) and April 9, 2024 ($2,632.89) from Vision Government Solutions for the 5-year reevaluation. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to accept the invoices dated march 15, 2024, for the amount of $14,484.88 and the invoice dated april 9, 2024, for the amount of $2,632.89” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 57:00 · ours |
| Apr 22 2024 | Accept the MFS bill for the classification hearing and ATB cases dated March 10, 2024 ($1,800). — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to accept the bill from mfs for the classification hearing and the atb cases dated march 10, 2024, by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 59:54 · ours |
| Apr 22 2024 | Pay the $87 MLS invoice for account access, April 1 to June 30. — moved by John Rabbitt“there was a motion to pay the $87 invoice from mls by john rabbitt, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 63:49 · ours |
| Apr 22 2024 | Accept the CAI site index bill totaling $1,400. — moved by John Rabbitt“there was a motion to accept the bill totaling $1,400 by john rabbitt, seconded by brian laffond. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Apr 22 2024 | Accept the bill (warrant to collect motor vehicle excise, commitment number two, totaling $285,816.11). — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to accept the bill by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 70:33 · ours |
| Apr 22 2024 | Accept the commitment 9 bill for 2022 totaling $77.98. — moved by John Rabbitt“commitment 9 bill for 2022 was received totaling $77.98. there was a motion to accept the bill by john rabbitt, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 74:41 · ours |
| Apr 22 2024 | Accept the abatement totaling $403.32. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to accept the abatement totaling $403.32 by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Apr 22 2024 | Accept the 98 motor vehicle abatements totaling $11,283.12. — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to accept the 98 motor vehicle abatements by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 80:29 · ours |
| Apr 22 2024 | Accept the abatement settlement of $8,672.95. — moved by Sarah Cammer“an abatement settlement of $8,672.95 was received. there was a motion to accept by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Apr 22 2024 | Accept and pay the invoice to CI for the site index | not audible | the recording only | video 61:20 · ours |
| Apr 22 2024 | Accept a motor vehicle abatement | not audible | the recording only | video 77:54 · ours |
| Apr 22 2024 | Accept real estate abatement settlements previously agreed | not audible | the recording only | video 85:07 · ours |
| Mar 18 2024 | Accept commitment number 7 totaling $13,791.50. — moved by Brian Laffond“there was a motion to accept commitment number 7 totaling $13,791.50 by brian laffond, seconded by john rabbitt.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Mar 18 2024 | Approve the calculations for the commitment to collect all real estate and personal property bills. — moved by Brian Laffond“there was a motion to approve calculations by brian laffond, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 26:45 · ours |
| Mar 18 2024 | Approve option 3 for the 41C exemptions increase for FY 25. — moved by John Rabbitt“the board moved to approve option 3 which is basically two elements being changed by john rabbitt, seconded by brian laffond. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Mar 18 2024 | Approve the invoice for annual software maintenance for signing. | not audible | the recording only | video 16:18 · ours |
| Mar 18 2024 | Accept the last motor vehicle commitment of calendar year 23. | not audible | the recording only | video 22:05 · ours |
| Mar 18 2024 | Move to support option three for the 41C exemption (lower age, raise reimbursement). | passed | the recording only | video 63:42 · ours |
| Mar 12 2024 | Adopt a single tax rate of $14.10 for the town, with no action on open space, residential or commercial exemption discounts (motion as amended to include the $14.10 rate). — moved by Michael-Ray Jeffreys“the motion was amended to include the $14.10 as the single tax rate by michael-ray jeffreys, seconded by renee emkey. roll call vote.” | not stated (3 aye recorded on roll call: Lou Franco, Renee Emkey, Michael-Ray Jeffreys) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 12 2024 | Absorb the recommended 41C change within the current overlay, taking the funding out of the existing overlay. — moved by Brian Laffond“there was a vote to take the funding out of the existing overlay by brian laffond, seconded by sarah cammer.” | not stated (3 aye recorded on roll call: John Rabbitt, Sarah Cammer, Brian Laffond) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 12 2024 | Board of Assessors moves that the Select Board accept the 41C request as submitted and provide it to Town Council to modify the language. — moved by Michael-Ray Jeffreys“the board of assessors moves for the select board to accept the request as submitted and to provide it to town council” | not stated (3 aye recorded on roll call: Lou Franco, Renee Emkey, Michael-Ray Jeffreys) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 4 2024 | Support a single tax rate for the next fiscal year — moved by Mr. rabbit | passed unanimously (roll call, three members) | the recording only | video 20:32 · ours |
| Mar 4 2024 | Accept/support the RFP for the personal property data collection position — moved by Mr. rabbit | passed (voice vote; all three said aye) | the recording only | video 25:10 · ours |
| Mar 4 2024 | Accept the release of a small parcel from Chapter 61A classified land at 372 Flat Hill Road | passed unanimously (roll call, three members) | the recording only | video 34:04 · ours |
| Mar 4 2024 | Support the "How to read your Vision card" document as amended — moved by Mr. rabbit | passed (roll call, three members) | the recording only | video 48:49 · ours |
| Mar 4 2024 | Ask the web designer to move the Board of Assessors site to the boards portion of the town website, leaving it under departments if she chooses | passed unanimously (roll call) | the recording only | video 58:56 · ours |
| Mar 4 2024 | Recommend to Town Meeting lowering the 41C eligibility age to 65, with no other changes | passed unanimously (roll call) | the recording only | video 87:20 · ours |
| Feb 26 2024 | Approve the senior property tax work off program payout amounts from 2023 (total under $9,363.65 for 11 individuals). — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to approve the senior property tax work off program payout amounts by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 44:43 · ours |
| Feb 26 2024 | Sign the motor vehicle excise tax bills for commitment number 7 from 2023 (135 bills).“there were 135 bills for people that bought newer vehicles later in the year and traded in their prior vehicle. roll call vote. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 48:44 · ours |
| Feb 12 2024 | Release the latest data and the abatement log. — moved by John Rabbitt“motion to release the latest data and the abatement log by john rabbitt, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 56:17 · ours |
| Feb 12 2024 | Approve the final draft of the Assessors Report for the Annual Town Report. — moved by Jack Rabbitt“motion - jack rabbitt, second sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Feb 12 2024 | Approve the amended impact statement. — moved by Sarah Cammer“motion to approve the amended impact statement by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 83:57 · ours |
| Feb 12 2024 | Approve the format of the public disclosure. — moved by John Rabbitt“motion to approve the format of the public disclosure by john rabbitt, seconded by brian laffond. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 92:17 · ours |
| Feb 12 2024 | Accept the Assessor's report for the annual town report as amended (program changed to orientation). | not audible | the recording only | video 71:40 · ours |
| Feb 5 2024 | Set the overlay figure at $120,000 for the 2025 budget. — moved by Sarah Cammer“brian laffond calls a vote on the motion to set the overlay figure at $120,000 for the 2025 budget. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Feb 5 2024 | Accept 120,000 as the overlay recommendation for the next fiscal year — moved by Sarah | not audible | the recording only | video 141:32 · ours |
| Jan 22 2024 | Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Lynda McQuade as Principal Assessor, at the Town Manager's recommendation. — moved by John Rabbitt“motion to ratify the appointment of lynda mcquade at the recommendation of the town manger by john rabbitt, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 33:17 · ours |
| Jan 22 2024 | Accept the Request For Quote (RFQ) for Personal Property Maintenance and Utility Appraisal (cyclical and reevaluation inspections). — moved by Sarah Cammer“motion to accept the rfq by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor. unanimous vote.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 36:46 · ours |
| Jan 8 2024 | Accept the proposed recommendations for the BOA position for the FY 2025 budget (staffing, education, other). — moved by Sarah Cammer“there was a motion to accept the proposed recommendations by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt.” | not stated | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 128:35 · ours |
| Dec 4 2023 | Accept the data collection manual revised on December 4, 2023, as a living document subject to BOA approval of changes. — moved by John RabbiƩ“seconded by sarah cammer to accept the data collecɵon manual that was revised on december 4, 2023.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 60:38 · ours |
| Nov 6 2023 | Approve the annual membership fee for Massachusetts Associates of Assessing Offices. — moved by John Rabbitt“motion to approve annual membership fee for massachusetts associates of assessing offices by john rabbitt, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 19:20 · ours |
| Nov 6 2023 | Approve RRC personal property software for fiscal 2024. — moved by John Rabbitt“motion to approve rrc personal property software for fiscal 2024 by john rabbitt, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 22:50 · ours |
| Nov 6 2023 | Approve the fee from Vision Government Solutions for fiscal 2023. — moved by Sarah Cammer“motion to approve fee from vision government solutions for fiscal 2023 by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 24:45 · ours |
| Nov 6 2023 | Approve the bill for advertising the principal assessor's position. — moved by Sarah Cammer“motion to approve the bill for advertising the principal assessor's position by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 25:29 · ours |
| Nov 6 2023 | Approve two invoices from MFS. — moved by Sarah Cammer“motion to approve two invoices from mfs by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Nov 6 2023 | Approve the WB Mason bill for office supplies. — moved by Sarah Cammer“motion to approve wb mason bill for office supplies by sarah cammer, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 27:36 · ours |
| Nov 6 2023 | Approve the $65 per square foot rate for seasonal cottages for fiscal 2024. — moved by John Rabbitt“motion to approve the $65 per square foot rate for seasonal cottages by john rabbitt, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 118:50 · ours |
| Nov 6 2023 | Support the 400,000-dollar actual bill to obtain the new growth proposed by Heather Lemieux. — moved by John Rabbitt“motion by john rabbitt to support the 400,000-dollar actual bill to get the new growth proposed by heather lemieux, seconded by sarah cammer. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 130:22 · ours |
| Nov 6 2023 | Pay the MFS invoice. | not audible | the recording only | video 26:54 · ours |
| Nov 6 2023 | Relieve the commitment for the sewer betterment payment. | not audible | the recording only | video 106:36 · ours |
| Oct 11 2023 | Approve timesheets and expense vouchers from 9/12 to 10/4 regarding mileage by the Interim Assessor.“timesheets and expense vouchers from 9/12 to 10/4 regarding mileage by the interim assessor approved. all in favor.” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 19:12 · ours |
| Oct 11 2023 | Have Chair Brian Laffond be the point of contact to work with the town manager regarding the Treasurer's insert to the Q3 tax bills. — moved by John RabbiƩ“john rabbiʃ votes to have chair brian laffond be the point of contact person to work with the town manager regarding the insert” | not stated | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 34:02 · ours |
| Oct 11 2023 | Ask for copies of existing contracts and service agreements. — moved by Sarah Cammer“sarah cammer made a moɵon to ask for copies of exisɵng contracts and service agreements.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Oct 11 2023 | Request that the chairman of the assessors co-sign the tax-bill insert with others | not audible | the recording only | video 29:06 · ours |
| Oct 11 2023 | Begin developing an outreach plan with Reena | not audible | the recording only | video 47:05 · ours |
| Oct 11 2023 | Table discussion of the two Chapter land withdrawal notices until the purchase and sales agreements arrive | not audible | the recording only | video 84:43 · ours |
| Oct 11 2023 | Request copies of consultant and contractor contracts | not audible | the recording only | video 121:02 · ours |
| Sep 27 2023 | Elect Brian Laffond as Chair, on nomination by Sarah Cammer. — moved by Sarah Cammer“sarah cammer nominated brian laffond for chair, seconded by john rabbitt. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Sep 27 2023 | Elect Sarah Cammer as Vice Chair, on nomination by John Rabbitt. — moved by John Rabbitt“john rabbitt nominated sarah cammer for vice chair, seconded by brian laffond. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Sep 27 2023 | Elect John Rabbitt as Clerk, on his own nomination. — moved by John Rabbitt“john rabbitt nominated himself for clerk. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Sep 27 2023 | Nominate Brian Lafond as chair (seconded) | not audible | the recording only | video 35:03 · ours |
| Jul 18 2023 | Send out third-quarter estimated tax bills.“motion to send out estimated 3rd” | not stated | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 44:15 · ours |
| Jun 29 2023 | Ratify the immediate appointment of Rina Sweezy as interim assessor (an amendment to wait two weeks was floated but not adopted). — moved by unclear | passed | the recording only | video 69:01 · ours |
| Jun 13 2023 | Accept the findings of MFS regarding property value“on may 4*h, the board of assessors voted to accept the findings of mfs regarding property value.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 16 2023 | Proceed with option 2 for handling abatements — moved by Kevin Fish“motion to proceed with option 2 by kevin fish, seconded by richard letarte.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 4 2023 | Approve the report from MFS for the town of Lunenburg Massachusetts waterfront properties — moved by Kevin Fish“kevin fish makes a motion to approve the report from mfs for the town of lunenburg massachusetts waterfront properties, seconded by richard letarte. the motion is approved.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 25 2023 | Tape the executive session and make it available at a later point — moved by Kevin Fish“a motion to tape the executive session and be made available at a later point was approved by kevin fish, seconded by richard letarte.” | approved | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 28 2023 | Appoint Lou Franco as a temporary moderator to the Board of Assessors through the lakefront abatement process — moved by Kevin Fish“kevin made a motion to appoint lou franco as a temporary moderator, to the boa through the lakefront abatement process. rich seconded the motion. christine continued conversation with concerns regarding the agreement. a new vote ensued with the outcome of 2 (two) in favor and 1 (one) opposed” | passed 2-1 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 31 2023 | approve the use of the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board Three-Year Average Worksheet — moved by Kevin“kevin made a motion to approve the use of the massachusetts appellate tax board three-year average worksheet. rich seconded. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 7 2022 | include a letter with Chapter Land applications to define applicant obligations for the next fiscal year“a unanimous vote was made regarding the next fiscal year. a letter will be included with the applications to define the obligations of the applicant.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 5 2022 | postpone decisions on all Chapter Land applications“a unanimous vote was made to postpone decisions on all of the chapter applications.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 13 2022 | Deny the real estate application received July 7, 2022 because it was not timely filed“the boa reviewed and voted to deny due to application not timely filed” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 13 2022 | Approve current exemption amounts — moved by Kevin“kevin made a motion to approve current exemption amounts. rich seconded.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 14 2022 | leave the real estate abatement application status as is unless the applicant produces sufficient documentation to their claim“the boa voted in favor of leaving status "as is" unless the applicant is able to produce sufficient documentation to their claim.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 3 2022 | to ratify the appointment of Christopher Carroll as the new Principal Assessor — moved by Chris“chris made a motion to ratify the appointment of the new principal assessor to christopher carroll. kevin seconded the motion. all in favor.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 8 2021 | ratify the Town Manager appointment of the Temporary Principal Assessor to Rena Swezey“a unanimous vote was made to ratify the town manger appointment of the temporary principal assessor to rena swezey” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 2 2021 | deny the Chapter Land application (61B) on Page St“a unanimous vote was made to deny the application.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 2 2021 | approve the Chapter Land application (61A) on Flat Hill Rd — moved by Kevin“kevin made a motion to approve. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 5 2021 | An onsite inspection is needed for the parcel on Page St for clarification — moved by Rich“rich made a motion that an onsite inspection is needed for clarification. members concur.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 5 2021 | Deny 1 Clause 22E exemption application“a unanimous vote was made to deny 1 (one) application for clause 22e as the applicant does meet the criteria.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 13 2021 | Keep Rich as chairman of the Board of Assessors — moved by Christine Higdon“christine made a motion to keep rich as chairman to the boa (board of assessors)” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 14 2020 | Approve the appointment of Susan Byrne as Principal Assessor — moved by Rich Letarte“rich letarte motioned to approve the appointment of susan byrne as the principal assessor. lou seconded the motion. all in” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 14 2020 | Ratify the response letter to the Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Carl Luck dated 6/29/20 — moved by Lou“lou motioned to ratify the letter. rena seconded the motion. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 13 2020 | Accept changes to the Property Tax Assessment Services RFP removing 'may' from item 19 and combining items 19 and 21“julie suggested we make the changes and combine items 19 (nineteen) and 21 (twenty-one) into one line item. all in favor of accepting the changes as stated.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 13 2020 | Accept the grade level assigned to the Principal Assessor position“heather explained this grade recommended based on the level of responsibility and comparison analysis with other towns. all in favor of accepting the changes as stated.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 8 2020 | Approve the FY21 Tax Map Maintenance Contract with CAI“the boa voted to approve the fy21 map contract with cal.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 23 2019 | To grant thirteen applications for exemptions totaling $19,197.71“board voted to grant thirteen (13) applications totaling $19,197.71” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 23 2019 | To accept the FY21 RRC proposal“boa voted to accept the fy21 proposal.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 29 2019 | Approve nineteen exemption applications totaling $10,032.00“board voted to grant nineteen (19) applications totaling $10,032.00” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 29 2019 | Deny Chapter 61A application for Matthew Woodward for FY2021“boa voted to deny chapter 61a application for fy2021 due to lack of productive farming as seen on gps maps” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 11 2019 | To not accept the Chapter 61B application at this time“after reviewing it, the boa voted to not accept it at this time due to the fact that the property is still currently owned by paton, bernard, bertha & barry.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 7 2019 | To agree on a new valuation of $885,000 for the property at 361 Massachusetts Ave. — moved by Joshua Gendron“joshua proposed a new valuation of $885,000 and the boa voted to agree on that valuation.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 6 2019 | Accept a property valuation of $885,000 for 361 Massachusetts Ave. — moved by Joshua Gendron“joshua proposed a new valuation of $885,000 and the boa voted to agree on that valuation.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 15 2019 | Grant continuation of Chapter 61A land designation for Stillman property at Lancaster Ave (total 180 acres)“the boa voted to grant the continuation of the chapter land designation after recognizing that the property is also identified as agricultural preservation restriction land; thus receipts of income are not required by the board.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 6 2018 | To grant all 18 exemption applications totaling $10,092.00“board voted to grant all applications totaling $10,092.00.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 6 2018 | To commit the rollback tax of $1,965.81 for 920 Lancaster Avenue“the boa voted to commit the rollback tax in the amount of $1,965.81.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 16 2018 | Grant all statutory exemption applications totaling $18,771“board voted to grant all applications totaling $18,771.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 16 2018 | Commit rollback tax in the amount of $1,965.81 for 920 Lancaster Ave. property“the boa voted to commit the rollback tax in the amount of $1,965.81” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 16 2018 | Maintain the filing of supporting income documentation for Chapter 61A properties“for 61a properties, they voted to maintain the filing of supporting income documentation” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 11 2018 | Approve 82 applications for statutory exemptions totaling $48,050.00“82 applications for exemptions were reviewed and approved. total amount granted: $48,050.00.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 11 2018 | Renew the 10 year Forest Management Plan“boa reviewed and voted to renew the 10 year forest management plan.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 11 2018 | Approve Sewer Privilege Fee commitment/warrant in the amount of $199,340.08“boa reviewed and approved the commitment / warrant sewer privilege fee in the amount of $199,340.08” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 11 2018 | Authorize Joshua & Harald to sign Sales Report & Tax Rate Forms in DLS Gateway on behalf of the Board“boa authorized joshua & harald to sign sales report & tax rate forms in dls gateway on behalf of the board.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 14 2018 | To settle on ATB Settlement Withdrawal for property at 516 N West Townsend Rd, Bill #2829“boa voted to settle on atb settlement withdrawal docket # f333080” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 14 2018 | To settle on ATB Settlement Withdrawal for property at 508 N West Townsend Rd, Bill #2830“boa voted to settle on atb settlement withdrawal docket # f333079” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 1 2018 | To approve the release of 2.92 acres of land from parcel 099-01 creating a new parcel 099-01-0001“chapter 61b - boa approved the release of 2.92 acres of land from parcel 099-01 - 53 prospect st., creating a new parcel 099-01-0001 - 63 prospect st.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 1 2018 | To approve FY18 Statutory Exemptions in the amount of $87,866.74“fy18 statutory exemptions - $87,866.74 - approved by boa & dor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 3 2018 | Grant both statutory exemptions in the amount of $5,799.77“boa voted to grant both statutory exemptions in the amount of $5,799.77.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 13 2018 | Begin reviewing the twenty abatement applications at the next meeting“the board approved to begin reviewing them at the next meeting.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 5 2017 | grant nine statutory exemption applications in the amount of $5,850.00“board voted to grant nine (9) application exemptions in the amount of $5,850.00.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 5 2017 | approve Chapter 61A application for FY19“the boa voted to approve the chapter 61a application for fy19.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 7 2017 | Grant all applications for Statutory Exemptions in the amount of $11,476.00“board voted to grant all application exemptions in the amount of $11,476.00” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 7 2017 | Approve the single tax rate“the board voted to approve the single tax rate.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 7 2017 | Table four Chapter Land Classification applications for further information“the boa voted to "table" four applications for further information” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 11 2017 | Grant all applications for statutory exemptions totaling $11,650.00“board voted to grant all applications totaling $11,650.00.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 7 2017 | to approve the new Chapter 61A Classified Land Tax Lien recording“boa reviewed and approved the new recording.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 6 2017 | that Lou Franco continue to serve as Chairman of the Board — moved by Rich“rich motioned that lou continue to serve as chairman of the board and was seconded by rena.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 6 2017 | to approve the FY17 Preliminary RE Commitment“the board reviewed and approved the fy17 preliminary re commitment:” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 6 2017 | to accept the contracts for Property Tax Assessing Services for the period of July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020“boa voted to accept the contracts for property tax assessing services for the period of july 1, 2017 - june 30, 2020” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 6 2017 | to abate personal property FY10 Bill # 407 in the amount of $6,891.40 and PP FY11 Bill # 399 in the amount of $7,806.41“the board voted to abate personal property fy10 bill # 407 in the amount of $6,891.40 as agreed upon on 5/30/2017 docket # c301034 and pp fy11 bill # 399 in the amount of $7,806.41, docket # c306624.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 4 2017 | grant three RE abatements totaling $10,801.18“the board reviewed and voted to grant three (3) re abatements totaling $10,801.18” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 7 2017 | Approve two FY17 Personal Property abatements totaling $142.32“voted to approve both pp abatements totaling $142.32” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 7 2017 | Approve 14 FY17 Real Estate abatements totaling $13,905.13“voted to approve 14 re abatements totaling $13,905.13” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 10 2017 | Approve both FY17 real estate abatements totaling $45.96“the board reviewed applications and voted to approve both re abatements totaling $45.96.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 10 2017 | Table the RRG contract for Assessment Services at this time“after much discussion, the board voted to table the contract at this time.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 8 2015 | approve 10 Statutory Exemption applications totaling $5,750.00“after reviewing the applications, the board voted to approve all 10 applications totaling $5,750.00.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 8 2015 | approve the recordings of the two liens“the board reviewed the two liens and voted to approve the recordings.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 3 2015 | Approve 21 statutory exemption applications totaling $12,000.00“the board voted to approve 21 applications totaling $12,000.00” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 3 2015 | Deny Veteran 22D exemption application“the boa voted to deny this application” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 3 2015 | Grant chapter classifications for all reviewed applications“voted to grant the chapter classifications” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 3 2015 | Discontinue 61A classification for property at 150E & 150 Holman Street for failure to return application“the board voted to discontinue the 61 a classification for property located at 150e & 150 holman street for failure to return an application” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 6 2015 | Approve 15 statutory exemption applications totaling $10, 100 for FY2016 — moved by Richard Letarte“rl made a motion to approve 15 statutory exemption applications totaling $10, 100 for fy2016, the motion was seconded by mp and it was so voted aye by all.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 7 2015 | Reiterate the factor amount of 55.12 percent on the estimated preliminary bills — moved by Matt“matt motioned to reiterate the factor amount of 55.12 percent on the estimated preliminary bills; seconded by rich.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 2 2015 | Elevate the valuation factor for preliminary billing to approximately 102.5 percent — moved by Matt“matt motioned to elevate the valuation factor for the preliminary billing contingent on the possibility of this adjustment within the munis process system. rich seconded the motion.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 7 2015 | Deny the abatement application for property at 131 Leominster-Shirley Road“after reviewing the findings of the inspection, the boa voted to deny again the application for abatement.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 3 2015 | Grant two exemption applications totaling $1,150.00“the board reviewed and voted to grant (2) two exemption applications totaling $1,150.00.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 3 2015 | Affirm denial of abatement application from Centro GA, Lunenburg Crossing LLC“after reviewing, the board voted to affirm their denial to not grant the abatement.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 3 2015 | Grant four real estate abatement applications totaling $5,553.63“the board reviewed applications and voted to grant four abatements totaling $5,553.63. and one application submitted by centro ga lunenburg crossing llc of 301 massachusetts ave. was denied.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 13 2015 | to grant abatements totaling $15,126.82“the board reviewed and granted the abatements totaling $15,126.82 on the following:” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 13 2015 | to grant the Chapter 61B application for 210 Island Rd“boa granted application.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 13 2015 | to grant the increase of acreage in Chapter 61B from 21.59 acres to 25.59 acres“boa reviewed and granted the increase of acreage.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 13 2015 | to approve the remaining three Chapter 61B applications and one Chapter 61A application“boa reviewed and approved the remaining three chapter 61b applications and one chapter 61a application.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 22 2014 | Approve variance for 119 Rolling Acres septic system with monolithic pump chamber — moved by Jewell“after discussion and on motion by jewell and second by passios, the variance was approved.” | approved | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 22 2014 | Approve variance for 123 Rolling Acres septic system — moved by Jewell“after discussion and on motion by jewell and second by passios, the variance was approved.” | approved | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 22 2014 | Approve variance for 239 Highland Street septic system — moved by Jewell“after discussion and on motion by jewell and second by passios, the variance was approved.” | approved | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 1 2014 | approve variance for 154 West Street septic system (three foot offset to groundwater) — moved by Shea“after discussion and on motion by shea and second by passios, the variance was approved. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 1 2014 | approve variances for 14 Broadmeadow Drive (offset to groundwater from 4 feet to 3 feet and foundation to leach field from 20 feet to 15.5 feet) — moved by Passios“after discussion and on motion by passios and second by shea, the variances were approved” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 17 2014 | variances were approved for septic system at 843 Chase Road — moved by Jewell“after discussion and on motion by jewell and second by fortin, the variances were approved. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 17 2014 | variance was approved for distance from component to foundation at 36 Kimball Street from 10 feet to 9 feet — moved by Jewell“after discussion and on motion by jewell and second by fortin, the variance was approved. all in favor aste t” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 17 2014 | variance was approved for offset to groundwater to two feet at 611 Leominster Road — moved by Jewell“sjon and on motion by jewell and socond by feting the variance vasapproyed. all” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 3 2014 | allow the change from four (4) stools and a counter to four (4) chairs and a table at 455 Massachusetts Avenue (Dippen Donuts) — moved by Jewell“motion by jewell and second by passios, the board voted to allow the change from four (4) stools and a counter to four (4) chairs and a table. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 20 2014 | Variance for well offset to property line from 50 feet to 38 feet — moved by Jewell“on motion by jewell and second by fortin, the variance was approved. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 20 2014 | Variances for use of sieve analysis, offset to groundwater from four feet to three feet, and separation less than 12 inches — moved by Jewell“on motion by jewell and second by fortin, the variances were approved. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 20 2014 | Variance for ceiling height of one inch — moved by Jewell“on motion by jewell and second by fortin, the variance was approved. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 15 2014 | Approve septic system variances for 79 West Street Terrace“the variances were approved unanimously:” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 15 2014 | Approve septic system variance for 73 Pine Grove“approved the requested variance unanimously” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 15 2014 | Approve septic system variances for 71 Brookview Terrace“vartances approved unanimously” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 7 2014 | Approve the variance for groundwater offset from four (4) feet to (3) feet at 15 Watt Street septic system — moved by Jewell“on motion by jewell and second by fortin, the variance was approved unanimously.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 16 2014 | Grant variances for the septic system at 127 Island Road. — moved by Jewell“motion by jewell and second by passios, the variances were granted. all in” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 2 2014 | Approve variance to reduce wetlands offset from 100 feet to 67 feet for septic system at 64 Chestnut Street — moved by Jewell“on motion by jewell and second by passios, the variances were approved. all in” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 19 2014 | Approve variance for septic system at 30 Eastern Avenue — moved by Jewel“motion by jewel and second by passios, the variance was approved. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 19 2014 | Approve variance for septic system at 83 Sandy Cove Road — moved by Jewell“motion by jewell and second by passios, the variance was approved. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 19 2014 | Approve conditional permit for artesian well at 43 Hemlock Terrace — moved by Passios“motion by passios and second by jewell, the request was granted with the above conditions. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 19 2014 | Approve annual request for use of portable facilities at Sandy Point Campground“unanimously approved the annual request for the use of portable facilities at sandy point campground.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 7 2014 | To approve the request to have a building permit signed to expand the home at 129 Peninsula Drive, provided a three-bedroom deed restriction is placed on the property prior to the permit being signed — moved by Jewell“on motion by jewell and second by rabbitt, the request to have a building permit signed to expand this home was approved provided a three (3) bedroom deed restriction is placed on the property prior to the permit being signed. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 7 2014 | To approve the request for an addition to the residence at 711 West Street based on the plan as proposed — moved by Jewell“on motion by jewell and second by rabbitt, the request was approved based on the plan as proposed. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 3 2014 | Grant a variance allowing the well at 40 Page Street to be forty-three feet from the property line, with conditions including a well completion report and water quality test. — moved by Jewell“after discussion, and on motion by jewell and second by passios, a variance was granted allowing the well to be forty-three (43) feet from the property line with the following conditions: a well completion report be submitted to the board of health the well must provide adequate water for the house and must have a water quality test completed. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 3 2014 | Grant variances for 10 Tilton Avenue for groundwater offset from five feet to four feet and offset to wetlands. — moved by Jewell“after discussion and on motion by jewell and second by shea, the variances were granted. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 3 2014 | Grant a variance for 260 Lancaster Avenue allowing reduction in groundwater offset from four feet to three feet. — moved by Jewell“after discussion and on motion by. jewell and second by 'shea the variance was granted. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 13 2014 | Send the housing violations case at 912 Massachusetts Avenue to housing court — moved by Rabbit“after discussion and on motion by rabbit and second by shea, the board voted to send this matter to housing court. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 13 2014 | Approve the variance for the septic system at 100 Canterbury Lane (groundwater offset from 4 feet to 3 feet) — moved by Jewell“on motion by jewell and second by rabbitt, the variance was approved. all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 10 2013 | to grant the Chapter 61 / 61A application“the board voted to grant the chapter 61 / 61a application.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 10 2013 | to deny the application if sufficient documentation is not received by December 31, 2013“the board voted to deny the application if sufficient documentation is not received by december 31, 2013.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 10 2013 | to grant authorization for the Regional Assessor to input data in Gateway“the board unanimously granted permission.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 10 2013 | to accept the contract with Cartographic Associates for $2400.00“the board reviewed and voted to accept the contract.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 5 2013 | Grant the Chapter 61 application for 48 Beal Street, Map 58, Parcel 66“the board voted to grant the chapter 61 application for 48 beal street, map 58, parcel 66.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 5 2013 | Approve 61A (25 applications/30 properties), 61B (32 applications/41 properties), and 61 (9 applications/13 properties) applications“the board voted to approve the following: • 61a - 25 applications / 30 properties • 61b - 32 applications / 41 properties • 61 - 9 applications / 13 properties” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 5 2013 | Deny two applications (one 61A and one 61B) for failure to submit by the October 1, 2013 deadline“the board voted to deny (2) applications (one 61a & one 61b) for failure to submit applications by the statutory deadline of october 1, 2013.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 5 2013 | Continue the requirement of verification for farm income“board discussed and voted to continue the requirement of verification for farm income.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 5 2013 | Table decisions on Chapter 61A applications from Lunenburg Realty LLC, 35 Leominster Rd and Central MA Garden Center, Inc., 621 Chase Rd“the board voted to table decisions on two chapter 61a applications received by: lunenburg realty llc, 35 leominster rd & central ma garden center, inc., 621 chase rd.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 1 2013 | Approve 15 statutory exemption applications totaling $9,750.00“after reviewing all the applications, the board approved all the applications for exemptions totally $9,750.00.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 1 2013 | Approve the Clause 22 Veteran application“the board voted to approve the clause 22 veteran application.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 1 2013 | Grant two Chapter 61 Forest Land applications to be classified as forest land commencing January 1, 2014“the board voted to grant both applications to be classified as forest land commencing january 1, 2014 for fiscal year beginning july 1, 2014.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 1 2013 | Direct Harald to compose a letter in response to the Chapter 61A application — moved by Louis Franco“louis franco made a motion, seconded by matthew papini to direct harald to compose a letter in response to the application.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 1 2013 | Not approve applications not received by the deadline date of October 1, 2013“voted to not approve applications not received by the deadline date of october 1, 2013.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 10 2013 | utilize the calculation method of the home's value for personal property tax purposes“after discussion the board voted to utilize the calculation method of the home's value.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 10 2013 | postpone the amount of the percentage until reviewing the summer / second home value report at the next meeting“a vote was taken to postpone the amount of the percentage until reviewing the summer / second home value report at the next meeting.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 10 2013 | postpone the review of the Chapter 61 Forest Land FY 15 applications until the next meeting“the board voted to postpone the review of these applications until the next meeting.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 6 2013 | Approve the Chapter 61B classification application for Michael Conway of 322 Flat Hill Rd“board of assessors reviewed the application and acknowledgment and voted to approve the application.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 6 2013 | Accept the Chapter 61B lien for 994 Northfield Rd under new ownership (Settlers Crossing Golf Course)“the board reviewed all the documents including the "new" chapter 61b lien and release of the former lien and voted to accept the lien under the new ownership.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 2 2013 | to allow $18,900 to be added to the bid tonight“the board determined and voted to allow the figure of $18, 900 to be added tonight to the bid.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 2 2013 | to accept the bid proposal/contract — moved by Louis“louis motioned to accept the bid proposal / contract and chris seconded. the board signed the contract.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 4 2013 | Support the Community Software Consortium CAMA condo redesign project costing approximately $17,200“the board voted unanimously to support the project and louis signed the ballot.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 4 2013 | Accept the language for item (p) of the RFP regarding associate assessor services“unanimously voted to accept the "language" for item (p): provide the services of an associate assessor” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 4 2013 | Accept the RFP“after discussion, the board voted to accept the rfp and it will be submitted to kerry for review and approval.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 14 2013 | to grant full exemption to six ABC applications seeking FY14 property tax exemptions“after reviewing the applications the board voted unanimously in favor of granting full exemption to all applicants.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 14 2013 | to petition the Massachusetts Department of Revenue for authority to abate and waive back taxes and interest in excess of $100,000“unanimously voted to petition the massachusetts department of revenue for authority to abate and wave back taxes and interest in excess of $100,000.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 5 2013 | To deny six Real Estate abatement applications and grant twelve“they voted to deny six applications seeking re abatements and twelve abatements were granted.” | 6 denied, 12 granted | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 5 2013 | To deny the administrative abatement request for the property“the board voted to deny this request based on the fact that a timely ===page 2=== application w” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 5 2013 | to accept Harald's proposal for personal property collection and valuation services“chris entertained a motion to accept haralds' proposal and the board unanimously accepted and awarded the contract to rrg.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 8 2013 | To approve and grant two elderly exemptions totaling $1,750.00“two elderly exemptions approved and granted totally $1,750.00.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 8 2013 | To grant the 41A elderly persons tax deferral application“the board reviewed and granted the application.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 8 2013 | To accept the Cartographic Associates contract for $2,400.00“the board reviewed and voted to accept the contract.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 4 2012 | approve four of the six Chapter 61 applications under review“voted to approve four of the applications and made note that the classifications will not be approved in the next fiscal year if the owners do not comply with all application deadlines and procedures” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 4 2012 | remove 19.04 acres classified as Agricultural/Horticultural and approve remaining 78 acres under Forest Management Plan for the 305 Flat Hill Road property“voted to remove the 19.04 acres classified under agricultural/horticultural and approved the remaining 78 acres classified under the forest management plan” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 4 2012 | deny the application for the 400 Howard Street property“voted to deny the application based on the information harald presented” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 13 2012 | to table the signing of the 2013 Tax Map Maintenance Contract due to an omission in the scope of services“the board voted to table the signing of the contract at this time due to an omission in the scope of services.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 2 2012 | Approve 18 Property Tax Exemption applications totaling $11,293.00“the board reviewed and voted to approve all 18 applications totaling $11,293.00.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 2 2012 | Table all FY14 Property Tax Exemption applications received for review at the next meeting“the board voted to table all the fy14 applications received and will review them at the next meeting.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 7 2012 | To have Harald compose a letter to 61A Chapter property owners requiring submission of 2012 IRS Schedule F as evidence of farm income, effective with the October 1, 2013 filing“the board voted to have harald compose a letter to the 61a chapter property owners informing them that commencing with next year's application 10/1/2013 filing, they will be required to submit a copy of the 2012 irs ( schedule f) as evidence of their farm income.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 17 2012 | maintain the decision denying the ABC application for 67 West Street Terrace“the board voted to maintain their decision of denial because they do not meet the eligibility requirements in regards to the july 1s* qualification date determined by dor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 17 2012 | rescind the former 50% tax exemption for United Parish of Lunenburg“the board voted to rescind their former vote of 50% ===page 2=== exemption and voted to grant the full exempt” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 17 2012 | grant full tax exemption for FY13 to United Parish of Lunenburg“the board voted to rescind their former vote of 50% ===page 2=== exemption and voted to grant the full exempt” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 17 2012 | contact the Town Manager with concerns regarding the proposed increase in office hours“they voted to contact the town manager with their concerns.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 17 2012 | split Tuesday and Thursday evening office coverage between Louise Paquette and Sheila (Principal Clerk)“the board voted that the only fair way to cover the hours is to split tuesday and thursday's evenings between louise & and the principal clerk, sheila.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 5 2012 | to review the property again as of July 1st to see if the property is still vacant“after discussion, the board voted to review the property again as of july 1st to see if the property is still vacant.” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 1 2012 | approve the abatement application for The Lancaster Land Trust, Inc. property at 0 Kaleva Road, Map 49, Parcel 2“voted to approve the abatement application by recognizing that the land is encumbered by a conservation restriction and should be valued at lunenburg's undevelopable land rate.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 1 2012 | deny the charitable exemptions application for 463 West Townsend Road, Map 8, Parcel 1“voted to deny application due to the fact that the applicant is not the property owner.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 1 2012 | approve the Personal Property Contract proposal agreement with RRG for Personal Property Assessment Services“voted and signed the (2) documents in agreement of the proposal.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 3 2012 | To grant tax exemptions on four properties: 10 School St., 194 Electric Ave., 308 West St., and 439 Main St. (one at 50%)“the board reviewed and voted unanimously in favor of granting 4 exemptions” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 6 2012 | to approve the Personal Property Exemption article for the spring 2012 Annual Town Meeting establishing a minimum fair cash value of $2,500.00 for personal property accounts to be taxed“after discussion, the board voted to approve the article.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 7 2012 | grant two applications for Tax Exemption totaling $1,750.00“boa reviewed and voted to grant two applications for tax exemption totally $1,750.00.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 7 2012 | grant five real estate abatements“the board voted to grant the following 5 abatements: • 69 riley road • 91 mulpus road • 71 royal fern drive • 444 west townsend road • 71 riley road” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 7 2012 | table two real estate abatement applications for further research and discussion“the board voted to table two applications for further research / discussion with the building official, michael sauvageau.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 24 2012 | to grant two applications for Tax Deferral (41A / Elderly Persons)“boa reviewed and voted to grant two applications for tax deferral (41a / elderly persons).” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 24 2012 | to grant Personal Property administrative abatements for the listed addresses“the board voted to grant the following pp administrative abatements:” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 1 2011 | to approve 14 statutory exemption applications totaling $9,350.00“the board reviewed and approved 14 applications totally $9,350.00” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 1 2011 | to deny the exemption application“the board members voted to deny the application but will contact the applicant” | not stated | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 1 2011 | to adopt the uniform tax rate for both commercial and residential properties“the board voted in favor of adopting the uniform tax rate for both commercial and residential properties” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 4 2011 | approve the statutory exemption applications (18 applications for $12,020.00)“the board reviewed and approved 18 applications totally $12,020.00” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 4 2011 | approve three new Chapter Account applications for FY13“board reviewed and voted to approve the applications.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 13 2011 | Not to grant FY11 Supplemental Real Estate abatement applications“the board reviewed and voted not to grant the abatements.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 3 2011 | to grant full exemptions for four of the five ABC applications seeking property tax exemptions“the board voted unanimously in favor of granting a full exemption for all but one of the applications.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 3 2011 | to determine that the property at 39 Main Street does not qualify for a full tax exemption“the board voted that the property does not qualify for a full tax exemption.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 3 2011 | to grant a partial tax exemption to United Parish Assembly, Inc.“motion was made to grant a partial exemption and board voted unanimously in favor to grant a partial exemption.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 5 2011 | To approve abatement applications for 292 Chase Road and 357 Electric Avenue“the board reviewed and voted on the following abatement applications: real estate - 2 approved 292 chase road 357 electric avenue” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 5 2011 | To approve abatement application for 697 Massachusetts Avenue“real estate - 1 denied 697 massachusetts avenue” | failed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 5 2011 | To table action on ABC charitable applications“voted to table the approvals of the applications” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 7 2010 | to approve 7 statutory exemption applications totaling $4,900.00 and deny 1 exemption application“the board reviewed and approved 7 applications totally $4,900.00 and 1 application was denied.” | 7 passed, 1 failed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 7 2010 | to approve and sign the 2011 Tax Map Maintenance contract for $2,400.00“the board approved and signed the contract for a total of $2,400.00 for these services.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 16 2010 | adopt the uniform tax rate for both commercial and residential properties“the board voted in favor of adopting the uniform tax rate for both commercial and residential properties.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
The town’s minutes are the record: a vote from them carries the minutes’ own words, checked verbatim. A vote from the recording only was written by a language model from machine captions — a motion as heard, and “not audible” a finding about the recording — and links to the second in the video. Both records are read as they arrive and joined here, whichever came first.
Time tracking
112.9 h of discussion across the 66 recorded meetings we have minutes for, by topic. A topic can overlap another, so the shares can sum past 100%.
tax rate26.7 h · 24%
town departments23.6 h · 21%
policy21.5 h · 19%
technology19.1 h · 17%
seniors16.9 h · 15%
personnel12.3 h · 11%
budget11.3 h · 10%
planning and zoning10.9 h · 10%
contracts and unions8.8 h · 8%
town meeting7.6 h · 7%
warrant article6.9 h · 6%
fees6.3 h · 6%
Budget schedule
Measured from this board’s own posted agendas over the last 5 budget cycles (July to June): the dates each subject appeared. The “expect” column is the typical first and last date across those cycles — a scheduled subject, not a decision.
| subject | expect | FY21 | FY25 | FY26 | FY27 | FY28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Meeting | Sep 30 → Mar 12 | Sep 11, Sep 17, Oct 16, Nov 6, Feb 11, Apr 9, May 6 | Mar 12 | Sep 4, Sep 18, Oct 2, Nov 20, Feb 5, Apr 2, May 5 | Oct 16, Oct 22, Nov 3, Nov 19 | Sep 30 |
| warrant articles | Sep 30 → Feb 5 | May 6 | — | Sep 4, Sep 18, Oct 2, Nov 20, Feb 5 | — | Sep 30 |
A cycle is named for the fiscal year it builds: FY28 is the budget being built now. Read off the agenda text with a word search, so a subject named differently on an agenda is missed and one mentioned in passing is counted.
As of 2026-10-10.