Board of Assessors Approves VADAR Training, Plans Revaluation
The Board of Assessors approved VADAR training and began planning for a 10-year property revaluation. James Houle, Jennifer Unkles, and Cynthia Faith approved the VADAR training process, with Roy Bishop to commence the revaluation.
Assessors Office · Meeting of October 7, 2026
SUNDERLAND — The Board of Assessors approved VADAR training and began planning for a 10-year property revaluation. James Houle, Jennifer Unkles, and Cynthia Faith approved the VADAR training process, with Roy Bishop to commence the revaluation. The board reviewed Right of First Refusal criteria for Chapter-lands, requiring 5 acres minimum and considering assessed value, floodplain designation, sewer status, and buildability; they also discussed taxation of cell tower companies leasing space (personal property taxable) and power pole sites (land subject to local tax).
In executive session, the board reviewed and approved Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements and processed applications for Agricultural Classification and Real Estate Property Abatement.
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Source: the Assessors Office meeting of October 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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