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Select Board approves multiple tax abatements and an agricultural current‑use intent to cut
Summary
The board approved eight abatements for Stone Creek Drive properties, abated a town-owned parcel tax bill, and accepted an intent-to-cut form for a 7.5‑acre current‑use application on Map 217, Lot 4852 (River Run).
The Brentwood Select Board approved a slate of tax adjustments and an agricultural current‑use filing on motions at the meeting.
Daphne, the town clerk, presented a batch of abatements for Stone Creek Drive properties (all associated with Langdon Construction) that had been incorrectly assessed because the parcels were not listed in current use. The board approved the abatements in bulk; individual abatement amounts listed at the meeting ranged from $1,968 to $2,158 for the eight parcels, with the largest at $2,158 and several around $2,000. The abatements were recommended by the assessor and town staff.
The board also approved an abatement for a town-owned parcel at 339 Route 125 where an administrative error had caused the town to be taxed; the board abated $6,240 for that parcel.
Separately, the board accepted an intent-to-cut application for Map 217, Lot 4852 (River Run), covering 7.5 acres; the filing was accepted as meeting standard procedural requirements.
Why it matters: Correcting assessment errors and accepting properly filed current‑use forms ensure tax equity and keep the municipal tax roll accurate. Abatements reduce prior assessments to reflect correct land-use status.
Ending: Daphne will finalize abatement paperwork and submit records for tax‑roll adjustment.
