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Brightwaters board denies 68 tax‑assessment petitions; appeal instructions given
Summary
The board voted to deny and dismiss 68 certiorari petitions for tax‑assessment reductions after a consultant recommended denial for procedural deficiencies and several substantive determinations; residents were told they have 30 days from April 1 to appeal to the Southern County Supreme Court (SCAR division).
The Brightwaters Board of Trustees voted to deny and dismiss 68 certiorari petitions filed by residents seeking reductions in their property assessments, following a review by an outside consultant and the village assessor.
Charlie Bennett (S8), speaking for the board of assessment review, said the consultant recommended denial of all 68 petitions because many lacked required supporting documentation, had improper signatures or procedural defects; a few were reviewed on their merits and still recommended for denial. “We have an outside consultant who helps us review. We've had 68 applications, and the consultant has recommended denial and dismissal of all 68,” Bennett said.
The board approved a motion to deny and dismiss the petitions. Bennett reminded applicants they have 30 days from April 1 (or 30 days from tonight per process) to file an appeal in the Southern County Supreme Court, SCAR (tax) division, where a judge will review the village’s determinations.
Next steps: affected residents who disagree with the denial may appeal to the SCAR division within the 30‑day window; staff said they would provide procedural guidance to petitioners.
