Whitman Board of Assessors - May 5, 2026 meeting

The Whitman Board of Assessors held a meeting on May 5, 2026, during which they approved minutes from the previous meeting and processed several tax abatements, including a $25 boat abatement and motor vehicle abatements totaling $359.93. A significant portion of the meeting focused on reviewing and voting to accept both the price and non-price proposals from Catalyst for property valuation services for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The contract includes provisions for contractor training of assessor staff, property valuation with final approval by the assessor, and assistance with tax abatement applications. The price proposal increased from $45,000 to $62,000 due to a revaluation effort. The Board voted to approve the proposals, with contract signing and administration handled by the town's procurement office. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss an overvaluation issue.