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and financial status, which totaled a $4,706 reduction in taxes. An additional $13,786 was abated
due to the Senior Tax Work-Off Program.

Auto excise taxes resulted in approximately $1,165,000 in income to the town from over
7,700 vehicles. Vehicle owners should be aware that in order to receive an abatement, the vehicle
must be disposed of (i.e. sold, traded, junked, etc.) as well as the plates being cancelled or
transferred to another vehicle.

Data collection and maintenance of current and accurate property inventory data is a
critical element in the development of uniform, fair market value. The department continued our
Cyclical Inspection Project, in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue’s
requirement that each property be inspected once in every nine-year cycle. The bulk of these
inspections are being conducted by retired Ipswich Assessor, Frank Ragonese. The board is
grateful for his assistance in helping the department to continue to meet this requirement.
Inspections of properties that have sold or have been affected by building permits continue to be
conducted by Kristin Hanlon, Director of Assessment.

The Board accepted the resignation of Judy Murray-Magill, who has moved out of
Boxford. Judy Murray-Magill served as a member of the Board of Assessors since 2011. Her
fifteen years of experience as a local realtor proved to be an invaluable asset to the Board. The
Board thanks Judy for her contribution and dedication over the last five years and wishes her well
in her relocation.

The Board of Assessors would like to thank Kristin Hanlon, Director of Assessment, and
Jan Silva, Assessing Clerk, for their assistance in our ongoing efforts to maintain fair and
equitable assessments. The Board members and office staff also appreciate the help and support
received from other town departments and all the townspeople.

Respectfully submitted,

David F. Benson, Chairman
Diana Headrick

TREASURER/COLLECTOR OF TAXES

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