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Kittery board denies property assessment appeal for 84 Goodwin Road
Summary
The Town of Kittery Board of Assessment Review denied an appeal by Michael and Maureen Tremblay of the 2024 assessment for 84 Goodwin Road (Tax Map 58, Lot 61) after hearing appraisal testimony and evidence; the motion to deny passed 3-0-0 with one member recused.
The Town of Kittery Board of Assessment Review voted to deny an appeal of the 2024 assessment for 84 Goodwin Road on April 30, 2026, after hearing appraisal testimony and reviewing submitted exhibits.
The Board, chaired by Lesley Wood, heard the appeal brought by taxpayers Michael and Maureen Tremblay, who appeared remotely and were represented by their attorney, Patrick S. Bedard. The Tremblays presented an appraisal prepared and testified to by licensed appraiser Vern Gardner challenging the town’s assessment for the parcel listed as Tax Map 58, Lot 61.
Town assessor Paul McKenney addressed the Board about the town’s revaluation and assessment process and answered questions; town attorney Gray Louis raised points contesting aspects of the taxpayers’ appraisal during the hearing. Attorney Michael Carey, representing the Board for the record, administered oaths and assisted the Board in evaluating evidence and formulating findings of fact.
Member Mary Thron disclosed a potential conflict of interest and recused herself from the appeal. Alternate member Donald Clark sat in her place for the matter. After deliberation and additional questioning of the appraiser, Member Sally Cocco moved to deny the appeal based on the Board’s stated findings; Chair Lesley Wood seconded. The motion passed, 3-0-0, with Wood, Cocco and Clark voting yes.
The minutes do not detail the Board’s written findings in full; the hearing record and admitted exhibits were accepted into the record before the Board closed the hearing. No further actions or directions to staff are recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
