Resident and assessors probe long-running Tree Growth acreage discrepancy for Map 2, Lot 6
Sep 29, 2026
Donna Smith told the Board of Assessors that historical transfers leave uncertainty over whether Map 2, Lot 6 is 12 or 17 acres and whether Tree Growth withdrawal penalties were properly applied after multiple sales to the Swasey family; the board said records show no penalty payment on file for the large 2019 transfer.
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Donna Smith told the Board of Assessors that a chain of historical sales has left the Smith family uncertain whether Map 2, Lot 6 now totals about 12 acres or 17 acres. "We own 17 acres of Lot 6, or 12 acres, we are not sure," Smith said, summarizing deeds and maps she reviewed back to an original O’Donnell map showing roughly 203 acres.
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