Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors Springfield, MA 01103 Regular Meeting http://www.springfieldcityhall.com ~ Agenda ~ Patrick Greenhalgh 413-787-6085 Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:00 AM City Hall -- Room 9 I. Call to Order 10:00 AM Meeting called to order on May 8, 2025 at City Hall -- Room 9, 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA. II. Public Portion A. Monthly Abatement Totals i. Real Estate A. January 2025 Abatement Total = $162,871.62 B. February 2025 Abatement Total = $26,526.07 C. March 2025 Abatement Total = $87,682.44 ii. Motor Vehicle Excise A. January 2025 Abatement Total = 6,316.07 B. February 2025 Abatement Total = $56,102.25 C. March 2025 Abatement Total = $97,648.90 III. Executive Session The Board will vote to enter into Executive Session for the following reasons: 1. ATB Docket Review Pursuant to M.G.L.ch 30A, section 21(3) the Board will enter into executive session to discuss the litigation strategy of matters currently scheduled at the Appellate Tax Board. Discussion of these matters in a open public session will have a detrimental effect on the Board's litigation strategy. Board of Assessors Page 1 Printed 5/6/2025 Regular Meeting Agenda May 8, 2025 2. 2025Personal exemptions Pursuant to M.G.L.ch 30A, section 21(7) and M.G.l.c. 59, section 60 and M.G.L.c. 59, section 5, the Board will enter into executive session to discuss exemption applications. 3. FY 2025 Preliminary Tax Abatements Pursuant to M.G.L.ch 30A, section 21(7) and M.G.L.c. 59, section 60 A. ATB Docket Review The Board will enter into executive session and will not return to a public session for the following reasons: 1. Pursuant to M.G.L.ch 30A, section 21(3) to discuss litigation strategy of matters currently scheduled at the Appellate Tax Board. Discussion of these matters in a open public session will have a detrimental effect on the Board's litigation strategy. i. Outstanding Matter Review Board of Assessors Page 2 Printed 5/6/2025