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Resident presses Hubbardston officials for explanation of $101,000 property assessment increase
Summary
At a Town of Hubbardston meeting, a resident identified as Ed challenged a $101,000 (26%) increase in assessed value for 56 Barry Road, criticized the town's abatement process and use of executive sessions, and said he has appealed to the Appellate Tax Board after receiving no specific justification from assessors.
Ed, a local resident, told the Town of Hubbardston that he has asked repeatedly for a specific explanation for a $101,000 (26%) increase in the assessed value of his property at 56 Barry Road and has filed an 85‑page appeal with the Appellate Tax Board (ATB). "Since the beginning of this year, I've tried to get a specific reason for the $101,000 26% increase on my property at 56 Barry Road," he said during the meeting.
Ed said he allowed an inspection that produced a $15,000 condition reduction, submitted comparative data at an…
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