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Brantwood Camp, town counsel meet after denial of 2025 tax-exempt status
Summary
Brantwood Camp representatives and town counsel met with the Greenfield Selectboard April 29 after the board denied the camp's 2025 property tax-exempt application. Town officials said the denial followed State guidelines tied to an incomplete filing; Brantwood said the 2025 tax bill cannot be rescinded and an appraisal is pending.
The Greenfield Selectboard met with representatives of Brantwood Camp on April 29 to discuss the board’s denial of the camp’s 2025 property tax-exempt application.
Chair Tom Bascom and Town Counsel Michael Courtney met with Brantwood Trustee Bill Gurney, Interim Executive Director Amy Willey and the camp’s attorney, Mark Fernald. The Selectboard said the denial was based on State guidelines that applied because the camp did not file a completed exemption application.
Through counsel, Brantwood acknowledged the town could not rescind the 2025 tax bill under State law and said an appraisal of the property was pending. Attorney Mark Fernald and Town Counsel Courtney told the board the parties would work with counsel on next steps to resolve the matter.
No formal vote or appeal outcome was recorded in the minutes. The board and Brantwood representatives agreed to continue discussions with their respective attorneys to seek a path forward.
