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Assessing overhaul and $102,000 statistical update drew contention after contractor exit
Summary
A sudden notice from the town’s assessor prompted a contested motion to add $102,000 for a 2025 statistical update; the motion failed and the town manager said one RFP response was received and a full revaluation is scheduled for 2026.
Town officials told voters that Corcoran Consulting Associates gave notice it would end assessing services, prompting an urgent RFP. The select board and budget committee discussed a statistical update (a mid‑cycle valuation adjustment) to bring current assessments closer to market and to reduce the number of commercial abatements and litigation.
Town Manager Greg Colby told the meeting that Plaistow’s current sales‑to‑assessment ratio was approximately 70% and…
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