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i <br /> Board of Assessors Meeting Page <br /> Board Discussion and Decision on Late Filing for Real <br /> Property_ Tax Abatement - New owner - Maria S, Diaz <br /> Chairman Greig introduced the matter. He informed that Ms . <br /> Diaz appeared at the Assessing counter and was extremely irate <br /> and nasty about the tax bill she had received upon her return <br /> from Florida , yet Ms . Susan collum handled the situation in an <br /> admirable way. Nis. Diaz complained that the bill had been sent <br /> to the previous owner who then sent it to Nis. Diaz, the new <br /> owner; upon receipt of the bill , the period for filing an <br /> abatement had expired, Ms. Diaz also complained that the <br /> property had been purchased recently for $20 , 000 and is currently <br /> being assessed at $31 , 100. Mr, Greig stated that he has no <br /> sympathy for Ms. Diaz because of her terribly rude and nasty <br /> manner. <br /> Vice Chairman Pouter asked if Assessing was at fault because <br /> the tax bill was mailed to the previous owner. David Bailey <br /> stated that the fault lies with lis. Diaz , not Assessing. <br /> Chairman Greig asked if Ms. Diaz has any recourse under chapter <br /> 58 . 8 for a late filing. Mr. Bailey stated that The D.o.R. would <br /> nearer accept a late filing of this nature ; he explained that, in <br /> greneral , a late filing has to be the result of a serious error <br /> rade by Assessing. He noted there is a water betterment on the <br /> tax bill - he also made comment that it is hard to believe the <br /> property purchase was a straight sale and will check on the sales <br /> data. <br /> Chairman Greig expressed opinion the property taxes should <br /> have been handled at the "closing" _ the matter is Ms . Diaz ' s <br /> problem. He suggested that David Dailey write a mote of <br /> explanation to Ms. Diaz. All Board Members and lir. Bailey <br /> expressed agreement. <br /> Hearing on Appeal for Real Property Tax Abatement <br /> Ma2 128 , Bloch 2 , [knit 670 - owner Edward Shore ( present) <br /> Mr. shore stated that he is exasperated for several reasons . <br /> As his first reason, Mr. Shore reiterated events he referred to <br /> as unbelievable and that have been ongoing for the past three <br /> gears . He explained that the property has been enjoyed as a <br /> summer place for quite a few years. Sometime in 1992 , he did not <br /> receive the tax bill ; he did not realize this until he received <br /> delinquent notices. The tax bills were being seat to Highland <br /> Avenue in Rhode Island, but all correspondence had been changed <br /> to his office address at 500 Callahan Road in Rhode Island. He <br /> asked if Assessing has this change of address; David Bailey <br /> stated that It does not have this address change to date. <br />