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Resident urges review after unexpected assessor penalties tied to rental forms
Summary
A resident told the Board of Selectmen he and dozens of other rental‑property owners received penalty assessments after the assessor began enforcing previously voluntary income/expense filings; he asked the board to consider voiding this year's penalties and improving notice procedures.
During public comment, resident Bob Kastner described receiving a penalty assessment tied to a change in the assessor's practice regarding voluntary rental income and expense filings and urged the board to review the matter.
Kastner said the filing had historically been voluntary and that this year the assessor began imposing penalties for nonfiling; he estimated about 37 property owners might be affected and asked the board to consider voiding penalties issued this year and to require clearer notice before penalties are applied. He told the board he only discovered the penalty through an adjusted tax bill and that many property owners do not routinely receive tax bills. The board acknowledged the concern and directed staff to review notification practices and consult with the assessor's office about procedures and potential remedies.
The board did not take immediate formal action to void penalties; staff follow‑up and possible administrative review were left as next steps.
