Board of Assessors approves property conservation and tax relief applications
The Board of Assessors unanimously approved applications for land preservation and property tax relief during a meeting on October 13, 2026. In open session, the board approved one Chapter 61 and 12 Chapter 61B agricultural preservation applications.
Board of Assessors · Meeting of October 13, 2026
BELCHERTOWN — The Board of Assessors unanimously approved applications for land preservation and property tax relief during a meeting on October 13, 2026. In open session, the board approved one Chapter 61 and 12 Chapter 61B agricultural preservation applications. In executive session, it unanimously approved 30 property tax exemptions, 13 Chapter 61A forest preservation applications, and one motor vehicle excise exemption for Christopher A.
Brown. The board requested additional information on a pending exemption application for 47 Brandywine Drive. Director of Assessments Zak Bombard announced a Classification hearing scheduled November 16, with a tentative FY27 tax rate of $15.38 per thousand pending a Special Town Meeting on November 9th.
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Source: the Board of Assessors meeting of October 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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