Real Estate Assessment Committee

Mission

The Real Estate Assessment Committee will review various real estate matters referred to it by the Select Board, including but not limited to:

• the taking by eminent domain of any real estate (excluding routine easements for Town projects such as bike paths, roads)
• the review of any “Yard Sale” transactions, including the setting of minimum bids, the appraisal value(s), and any sales of Town property to private parties
• the review of real dispositions proposed for, or submitted for, town meeting consideration (including Town and citizen-sponsored warrant articles) as requested by the Board
• a review of how the Town issues Request for Proposals (RFPs) for property dispositions, as related to pricing.
• The committee’s review will result in a written evaluation to the Board, which includes “pros and cons” of the transaction.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

John Brescher, Esq., Chair
Term Expires: 2024

Rhoda H. Weinman, Esq., Vice Chair
Term Expires: 2023

Penny Dey, Secretary
Term Expires: 2023

Thomas Barada
Term Expires: 2024

Lee W. Saperstein
Term Expires: 2025

The Real Estate Assessment Committee is a public body and Open Meeting and Conflict of Interest Laws apply. This committee is appointed by and reports to the Select Board.

• 3 local residents with professional real estate-related experience (i.e. real estate agent, real estate attorney, appraiser, surveyor); and 2 local residents.
• Other staff assistance: Real Estate Specialist, Land Use Specialist, Director of Planning.
• Term ends: indefinite. Select Board will evaluate the Committee at that time and determine a term going forward.