Board of Assessors approves exemptions, abatements, reopens staff position
Oak Bluffs assessors approve exemptions, abatements in routine April meeting. Board members Jesse B. Law, III and Joseph Sollitto voted unanimously to approve $60,175.74 in statutory exemptions generating $39,571.74 in state reimbursement for 63 applicants, along with a betterment payoff of
Board of Assessors · Meeting of April 23, 2026
Oak Bluffs assessors approve exemptions, abatements in routine April meeting. Board members Jesse B. Law, III and Joseph Sollitto voted unanimously to approve $60,175.74 in statutory exemptions generating $39,571.74 in state reimbursement for 63 applicants, along with a betterment payoff of $440.68, motor vehicle abatements of $1,638.09, and real estate abatements totaling $3,248.49.
The board denied an exemption application from Susan and Jessica Peters citing insufficient documentation, and rescinded a March abatement for 24 Rural Circle. The board voted to reopen an Assistant Assessor position vacant since April 10.
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Source: the Board of Assessors meeting of April 23, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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