Board of Assessment Review

The Board of Assessment Review periodically meets to hear appeals on a property owner’s valuation. Appeals can either be for disputes concerning real or personal property. In compliance with the assessment laws of the Sate of Maine, the Board determines if the property valuation is fair and equitable in accordance with fair market value. The Board renders impartial decisions and advises appellants accordingly of further legal action. The Board is only required to meet for appeal hearings.  MMA training is mandatory for all BAR members upon appointment to the Board... more info.

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Members

The Board of Assessment Review consists of five members and three alternate members whom are appointed by the City Council.

Levi Gervais, Chair

Amy Dieterich. Secretary

Mary J LaFontaine, Member

Adam Lee, Member

Buck Buchanan, Member

Vacant, Alternate Member

Vacant, Alternate Member

Vacant, Alternate Member

2020 Agendas 

•        October 1 2020 - First Berkshire Appeal Agenda

2019 Agendas & Decisions

•        May 13, 2019 - Hartley Appeal Agenda
•        May 13, 2019 - Hartley Appeal Decision

2018 Agendas & Minutes

•        February 5, 2018 - Vamvakias Hearing Agenda
•        June 26 - Pilotage L3C 2017 Appeal
•        August 29 - Wal Mart Appeal Agenda (Appeal withdrawn prior to hearing)

2017 Agendas

•         May 16, 2017 - Lowe's Appeal Agenda
•         August 9, 2017 - Pilotage L3C Appeal Hearing Agenda
•         September 11, 2017 - Pilotage Agenda (Continued Hearing)

2017 Minutes

•        August 9, 2017 Meeting Minutes/Extension Request Pilotage L3C

2016 Agendas

•         July 29, 2016 Cascades Agenda
•         August 31, 2016 Bouffard 2 Agenda
• July 14, 2016 Cascades Agenda

2016 Minutes 

• July 14, 2016 Cascades 1 Minutes
• May 3, 2016 Bouffard 1 Minutes
• April 26, 2016 Ducharme Minutes

Meeting Schedule  

The Board of Assessment Review meetings are called as necessary to hear taxpayer appeals or to conduct board business. See the City's event calendar to check for any upcoming meetings.

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