Hi Paul, I just want to thank you for taking the time to discuss the equalization for the Town of Canton. It appears to me that you have done a very thorough sales analysis of the Town and identified our … Read More
New Gloucester Town Meeting Vote
New Gloucester voters agreed to fund an Equalization Program for 2020. The revaluation will utilize O’Donnell CAMA, the company’s Maine assessing software. Thirty-seven towns use O’Donnell CAMA.
O’Donnell & Associates step up to help Bridgton
A recent change in personnel left the very busy Bridgton Town Office in need of help with assessing clerical work. We have arranged our schedules to make sure that Bridgton gets the resources needed to prepare for the tax commitment … Read More
Livermore stays on schedule
The Town of Livermore is prepared and funded for a 2020 Revaluation. The town wisely spread out the cost over several years’ budgets. Now they are all set to assure equity and fairness for all property owners.
Winter Field Work Challenge
Deep snow creates challenging conditions for winter field work in Maine.
Poverty-Hardship Abatements Class
Over a dozen town staff and selectmen from Franklin and Oxford County towns attended the recent O’Donnell & Associates class on how to handle poverty or hardship abatement applications. Experienced assessors, Paul Binette and Michael O’Donnell, presented real life examples … Read More
Canton 2019 Revaluation Scheduled
The Town of Canton hired O’Donnell & Associates for two previous equalization programs in 1985 and 2005, and has approved a new revaluation. Canton’s board members are keenly aware that a good inventory and equitable values are the only way … Read More
Assessors Save Lives
A woman from Boothbay called to thank the two assessors who came to her house and saved her life. They arrived while she was having a heart attack and called 911 on her behalf. She is well today and grateful. … Read More
Shapleigh Revaluation Underway
The Town of Shapleigh has been an O’Donnell & Associates client since 1993. The new equalization program will be the third reval with us. One senior staffer recognizes many properties from previous visits. Continuity of staff and assessment practice are … Read More