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2021 MAAO Virtual Summer Conference Draws Over 125 Attendees
mjt / 0 Comments /On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Matt presented “Abatements, ATB Appeals, & Overlays – Common Sense Strategies to Save Your Overlay Dollars” to members of the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers at the 2021 MAAO Virtual Summer Conference. During the presentation, Matt reviewed the basics of the Abatement Process and Overlay Accounts, as well as strategies and best practices to facilitate the fair and equitable assessment of property while positioning the municipality for a strong defense before the Appellate Tax Board. Matt also reviewed scenarios that can inadvertently impact the Overlay and affect future municipal budgets. Matt also reviewed the impact of Zoom Hearings, and the provisions of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 extending the authority for fully remote meetings.
Matt would like to thank all of the attendees for their participation in the virtual conference, and for their excellent questions. Special thanks as well to outgoing MAAO President John Neas, and to Joanne Foley, 2021 Summer Conference Coordinator.
For a copy of the updated version of “Abatements, ATB Appeals, & Overlays – Common Sense Strategies to Save Your Overlay Dollars” please visit the “Resources” section of our website.
