Assessors Notice of Server Migration

Due to a needed server migration of the Town’s Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) software, Patriot Properties, the Assessors will have read-only access to the program from Wednesday, March 15 through Friday, March 17. As such, processing of assessments, abatements and other routine work of the department will be impacted during this period. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Public Hearing: Tax Rate Classification – Monday, December 12

In accordance with G.L. c.40, s56, the Select Board is conducting a public hearing on Monday, December 12, on the question of adoption of percentages of the total tax levy to be borne by each class or real property (residential, open space, commercial, industrial, and personal property) for Fiscal Year 2023. The meeting will begin upon the conclusion of the 6PM Select Board meeting.
Download the presentation here.

FILLED – Opening: Administrative Assistant, Board of Assessors (Part-Time)

The Town of Blandford is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant for the Board of Assessors. This is a part-time, non-benefitted position working with the Board of Assessors and consultants providing assessment services for the Town, starting at eight (8) hours per week. Hourly rates are between $15.00 and $18.00 per hour depending on experience. The purpose of this position is to prepare the applicant to provide all in-person services currently offered by the Town’s consultant by July 1, 2023. Good communication, basic math, and computer skills required.

Please apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

Or by mail:
Christopher Dunne, Town Administrator
Town of Blandford
1 Russell Stage Road
Blandford, MA 01008

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Friday, September 16 at 5:00 PM.
Submission Deadline: Thursday, September 8 by 5:00 PM.

A full job description is available here. EEO/AA

FY2021 Tax Classification

The Board of Selectmen held a Tax Classification Hearing on December 14, 2020 to determine the percentage of the Town’s property tax levy to be borne by each major property class as described in Chapter 40, Section 56 of MGL, as amended, and voted in support of the recommendation of the Board of Assessors.

The Board of Assessors has calculated the following tax rates needed for FY21 – which is the same rate in FY20:

Property Class
• Residential = $17.76
• Commercial = $17.76
• Industrial = $17.76
• Personal Property = $17.76

The Department of Revenue has certified the tax recap. The following is an example of typical residential tax change we can expect on an average single family home with the $17.76 rate:

Average FY20 Value Average Tax Average FY21 Value Average Tax Change
$219,800 $3,904 $224,530 $3,988 $84.00

Although the tax rate is the same, the average single family home value increased by approximately 2.3% in response to the improving market. The average vacant land parcel increased 4.5%. Commercial and industrial property values increased modestly as well. Individual parcel valuations may vary from the class average due to data updates and corrections, new construction, and the effects of market trends on their specific characteristics.

Click here for FY21 Tax Classification Hearing Report.