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Resident urges Connetquot board to raise low‑income senior tax exemption; board seeks town assessor data
Summary
A resident urged the Connetquot board to raise income limits for the district's low‑income senior tax exemption, saying the exemption hasn't been updated in more than 30 years; the board said it expects assessor data and aims to discuss the item at a future meeting ahead of a March 1 deadline.
A community member asked the Connetquot Central School District Board of Education to raise the income limits for the district’s low‑income senior tax exemption, saying the eligibility level has not been increased in more than 30 years and that about 226 households could qualify under updated rules.
The speaker said they had presented the issue to civic groups and handed a copy of their materials to board members. They told the board the county and neighboring districts already use higher income limits and urged Connetquot to act “this year” so eligible seniors receive relief.
Board members acknowledged the request and said the item is scheduled for discussion during board business. Trustee Jacqueline DeLorenzo confirmed she had added the item to the board-discussion calendar. Assistant Superintendent for Business Robert Hauser and district staff said they had reached out to Dan Ziger, the Town of Islip assessor, for updated information needed to present options to the board.
During the meeting, Robert Hauser stated a deadline of March 1 for formal action related to the exemption process; the board said it hoped to have the assessor’s information available by the November meeting for further consideration.
No vote was taken at the meeting. Board members asked staff to continue coordinating with the Town assessor and said they would return the topic for discussion at a future meeting.
