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Hubbardston resident asks board to review 56 Barry Road reassessment after steep jump
Summary
Resident Ed Blanchard asked the Town of Hubbardston board to review a recent assessment increase on his property at 56 Barry Road and provided comparable sales information and previous abatement details; staff said they will review and may meet in executive session ahead of any appeal to the Appellate Tax Board.
Ed Blanchard, a Hubbardston resident, presented an abatement concern to the board about the assessed value of his property at 56 Barry Road and asked staff to re-check the valuation and provide guidance on next steps ahead of potential appeals.
Why it matters: Mr. Blanchard said the assessed value for 56 Barry Road has risen sharply in recent years; he said the town assessor previously granted a $15,400 abatement and that he now needs clearer documentation of how the assessment was calculated before considering an appeal to the Appellate Tax Board.
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