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Vinalhaven selectmen accept assessor's abrupt resignation, appoint Jacki Robbins to finish summer tax work
Summary
The Board of Selectmen accepted the resignation of Assessor Justin VanDongen and unanimously appointed Jacki Robbins to identify outstanding work and prepare the town for its upcoming summer tax commitment; Robbins will work primarily remotely.
The Vinalhaven Board of Selectmen unanimously accepted the resignation of town Assessor Justin VanDongen at its June 30 meeting and appointed Jacki Robbins to take over the short-term duties needed to prepare the town for its summer tax commitment.
Pam Alley moved to accept VanDongen’s resignation; Leslie Dyer seconded and the motion passed 5-0. Selectmen then moved to appoint Robbins, who “has agreed to help figure out where Justin left off, what hasn’t been done, and what needs to be done to get ready to commit taxes later this summer.” The appointment was made by motion of Brandon Osgood, seconded by Leslie Dyer, and approved 5-0.
Town Manager Marjorie Stratton told the board Robbins will work primarily remotely while she assesses outstanding parcels and tasks. The minutes do not state a term length, whether the appointment is temporary or permanent, or provide further details about the circumstances of VanDongen’s abrupt resignation; no reason was recorded.
The board’s actions were routine motions on the consent/calendaring portion of the agenda. The minutes record no public comment on the matter, and no additional personnel action was reported during the executive session later in the meeting.
