Deep River appeals: Board grants four assessment reductions and denies two

The Town of Deep River Board of Assessment Appeals met on March 26, 2026, and decided six property assessment appeals, granting reductions in four cases and denying two. The board members present were Darlene Pollock, chairperson; Leigh Balducci, secretary; and Jackie Calamari. The meeting opened at 5:00 p.m. and adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

The board denied the appeal for Chris Bousquet of 97 Union Street; the minutes record the matter as "RE DENIED" and note the vote as "All in favor." The board granted a reduction for Christine Belko at 71 Rattling Valley Road, lowering the assessment from $215,250 to $161,980. A separate appeal for the property represented by real estate agent Cassandra Ericson of Jacob McNally at 111 Union Street was granted, with the assessment changing from $283,500 to $254,800.

Lucy Liska of 12 Southworth Street received a small reduction after the board noted the assessment was based on an interior basement inspection and that she did not permit a full interior inspection; Liska's assessment was adjusted from $315,980 to $312,410. An appeal brought by attorney Brian Hoeing for 52 Essex Street Associates, LLC (52 Essex Street) was denied; the minutes record that the requested documentation for the property was not received and list the action as "DENIED. All in favor." Finally, an appeal represented by appraiser Jeff Gibson and attorney Ed Cassella for property owners Martin Wolman and Nancy Fishbach at 401 River Road was granted, reducing the assessment from $1,193,290 to $1,127,630.

All decisions in the minutes are recorded with the notation "All in favor," and no individual vote breakdowns or mover/second names are listed in the record. The minutes also include an administrative note that any images or documentation remain private files in the Assessor’s Office, Deep River, CT.

The board concluded its business and adjourned at 8:30 p.m.