Government

Opening remarks Passings: Select Board Chair Dean Charter recognized the passing of Barbara Willson, and Board Member Fran Arsenault mourned the passing of Margaret Miley. New Board Business Town Assessor’s Exemption presentation: Acton Principal Assessor CJ Carroll reviewed Acton’s tax relief programs, and detailed qualifying conditions for current exemptions, after comparing dollar figures for Acton’s exemptions to deferred payments in neighbor towns. Exemption classes include seniors (over 65), disabled veterans, surviving spouses, and extreme hardship; Mr. Carroll encouraged residents to contact Ms. Marty Abbott at the Assessor’s office for eligibility questions. Mr. Carroll then described a new (2024) exemption program…