Halifax Board of Assessors unanimously approved four property tax exemptions in brief executive session. Members Robert Mullen (Chair) and Holly Merry, with Principal Assessor Caroline Vogt present, approved one Clause 41C senior exemption and three Clause 22 veteran exemptions. Attorney Matthew
Halifax Assessors backed a single property tax rate for FY2027, declining optional residential, open space, and small commercial exemptions. Chair Robert Mullen and member Holly Merry voted unanimously to recommend a rate of $13.46 per $1,000 assessed value to the Board of Selectmen. In executive
The Halifax Board of Assessors discussed hiring procedures for an Administrative Assessor position. Robert Mullen presided over the three-member board, which includes Dottie Lamoureux and Holly Merry. Ms. Feodoroff of Mead, Talerman & Costa LLC, the town's labor counsel, reviewed collective
Halifax Board of Assessors approved 89 exemptions across seven categories in two unanimous votes. The board backed 20 exemptions under senior, firefighter/police survivor, and blind classifications, followed by 69 veteran exemptions. Principal Assessor Caroline Vogt reported FY27 recertification is
Board of Assessors votes for new chair, formalizes Principal Assessor appointment. Robert Mullen replaced Dottie Lamoureux as chair by a 2-1 vote following a discussion of governance and communication among board members. The board also formally appointed Caroline Vogt as Principal Assessor and
The Halifax Board of Assessors unanimously appointed Caroline Vogt, the Principal Assessor and Appraiser, to the newly created position of Administrative Assessor. Board members Dottie Lamoureux, Robert Mullen, and Holly Merry discussed candidate qualifications, focusing on assessing experience,
Halifax Board of Assessors hired Brian Miller as Principal Assessor in a 2-1 vote. Board members Robert Mullen and Holly Merry supported Miller's appointment at a salary of $78,394 at step 1, with a stipend for his MAAO certification; Dottie Lamoureux voted against, after her motion to offer the
Halifax assessors elected Dottie Lamoureux as chairman in a May 19 reorganization meeting. Members Robert Mullen and Holly J. Merry voted unanimously for Lamoureux's nomination. The board authorized Deborah Dean to sign in Gateway, the property assessment software system, by roll call vote. Members
Halifax Board of Assessors approves 14 property tax exemptions, offers Wal-Mart settlement. The board unanimously approved 14 exemptions and rejected one in executive session while voting 2-1 to offer a settlement to Wal-Mart for appeal docket X310656. Dottie Lamoureux moved the settlement motion,
Board of Assessors approves veteran exemption, denies Hilda Lane real estate abatement. The board met at 4:00 p.m. and approved its December 2, 2025 meeting minutes before adjourning to executive session. In executive session, the board approved Chapter Land applications for signature and voted
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