Board approves 127 fiscal 2027 property tax exemption applications
Gardner Board of Assessors approved 127 real estate exemptions for fiscal 2027. The board voted during an executive session to approve applications distributed across eight state-recognized exemption classes, with the largest groups under Clause 22A-F (52 applications) and Clause 22E (49).
Board of Assessors · Meeting of August 24, 2026
Gardner Board of Assessors approved 127 real estate exemptions for fiscal 2027. The board voted during an executive session to approve applications distributed across eight state-recognized exemption classes, with the largest groups under Clause 22A-F (52 applications) and Clause 22E (49). City Assessor Christine Kumar reported the office has processed 437 motor vehicle excise abatements totaling $65,089.20 since January 1.
Kumar also noted the office completed archival records review and will schedule document destruction with the next vendor service. New state procedures require the LA-3, LA-4, and LA-13 forms be submitted simultaneously rather than sequentially, with certification expected by early to mid-October.
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Source: the Board of Assessors meeting of August 24, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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