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Board schedules Sept. 15 hearing for 457 Cape Monday Road (Harrison), allows exchange of additional evidence
Summary
The Cumberland County Board of Assessment Review set a hearing for the 457 Cape Monday Road, Harrison appeal on Sept. 15 and voted to permit both the taxpayer and the town to submit additional evidence before the hearing in accordance with filing rules.
The Cumberland County Board of Assessment Review voted on July 21 to schedule a hearing on the 457 Cape Monday Road, Harrison property for Sept. 15 and to allow both the taxpayer and the town to provide additional material before the hearing, consistent with the board's filing rules.
A Committee member moved that the 457 Cape Monday Road appeal be heard on Sept. 15 and that "both the taxpayer and the town can supply additional material beyond what they've submitted as long as they do it consistent with our rules of when it has to be filed and when it has to be exchanged with either side." Chair Jeffrey Crane seconded the motion; the board voted in favor with no opposition.
Why it matters: scheduling fixes the hearing date and clarifies that each side can submit more evidence in advance, subject to the board's deadlines and exchange procedures. Board members discussed their preferences for receiving evidence ahead of the hearing; at least one member expressed support for exchanging evidence in advance.
The motion as passed binds staff to confirm the hearing date and to accept additional filings from both parties only if those filings comply with the board's procedural rules for submission and exchange. The transcript does not record the exact filing deadlines or the names of the parties who will submit additional evidence.
Next steps: Staff will confirm the Sept. 15 hearing date and communicate filing deadlines for any additional material; the board will convene on the scheduled date to hear the appeal.
