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Charlemont assessors opt for five‑year hydro dam appraisal cycle
Summary
The Board voted unanimously Dec. 1 to appraise the town’s hydro dam every five years, accepting the one‑year quote option and deferring contract signing until funds for Fiscal Year 2031 are secured; transcript lists appraisal cost options but wording is ambiguous.
The Charlemont Board of Assessors voted unanimously Dec. 1 to appraise the town’s hydro dam on a five‑year schedule. The motion was made by Anthony Ostroski and seconded by Andrea Santos.
Assessor’s Clerk Carlene Hayden presented two appraisal‑scheduling options and quoted comparative costs. Citing that values have been relatively flat over the last four years, Hayden said the town could opt to appraise the dam in certification years rather than annually. The Board voted to have the hydro dam appraised every five years and to accept the one‑year quote option; Hayden said the contract will be signed once funds for Fiscal Year 2031 have been secured.
The transcript records the appraisal cost language as “$40,000 over 5 years or $20,000 every 5 years,” which is internally inconsistent in phrasing; the minutes do not provide a clear final contract price or payment schedule. The Board’s vote sets the appraisal frequency and authorizes pursuing the quoted option, but actual execution awaits funding confirmation and contract finalization.
