As Deadline Approaches, Wenham Tax Abatement Applications Drop to New Low

Last year was nearly a record high and this year appears to be headed toward a record low year for the number of abatement requests in Wenham.

The number of property owners applying for a tax abatement in Wenham appears to be on track to be at the lowest point in more than two decades. It comes a year after nearly a record number of abatement requests were filed. The deadline to submit an abatement request is Feb. 1. It must be dropped off at Town Hall or postmarked by that date. There is no fee. As of Tuesday, 18 abatement requests had been filed at Wenham Town Hall, according to Principal Assessor Steve Gasperoni. In a typical year, 40-50 abatement requests come in, Gasperoni said. In a revaluation year, the number often goes up to about 70 and last year there were more than 70 requests filed, he said. This year, he expects fewer than 30 abatement requests to be filed. "During …

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Michelle Bailey

6:51 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 31

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 31. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Snow: A light coating of snow is again expected on Tuesday morning. After the snow moves out, cloudy skies will remain with temperatures into the low 40s. 2. Senior Exemption: Tuesday at 4 p.m. is the deadline for Hamilton senior citizens who meets several conditions – including age and income – to apply in the second year of the senior tax exemption. 3. Abatement: If you are looking for an abatement on your real estate taxes this year, Tuesday is also the deadline to submit an application to the Board of Assessors in your town. 4. Places: Every business in Hamilton and Wenham has a listing in the “Places” section on Hamilton-Wenham Patch. It’s a great resource for local …

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