Nashua Board of Assessors Meeting Summary - July 17, 2026

Note: The transcript indicates the meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM on Thursday, July 16, 2026, but the provided timestamp for this summary is 2026-07-17T10:19:49+00:00. The summary below uses the July 17 date as instructed.

The Nashua Board of Assessors met on July 17, 2026, with members Robert Early, Jay McCara, and Charles Dobbins present. The board reviewed and acted on several abatement requests, denials, and a current use application, and heard public comment. The meeting also included a discussion on an administrative abatement for a manufactured home that was ultimately tabled.

Consent Calendar

• Minutes Approval: The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Peter Jacobson (3 Bartamus Trail, Apt. 206, Nashua) addressed the board regarding his late-filed tax abatement request under the disabled veterans exemption. He is a 100% permanently and totally disabled veteran. He acknowledged the late submission but requested leniency under RSA 72:35 (accident, mistake, or misfortune) due to life events: traveling to Colorado to support his father during a bone marrow transplant and his own hospitalization in early April. He stated he owned the property since July 2025 and was unfamiliar with the filing deadline. The board did not deliberate on his request during the public session.

Discussion Items

• Abatement Approvals (Data Corrections):
  • 64 Coburn Woods: Inspector Jessica and Kevin conducted an inspection, correcting floor, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, attic, and other details. Value reduced from $540,000 to $515,000. Approved unanimously.
  • 60 Timber Lanes: Inspection revealed deferred maintenance, correcting flooring, bathroom count/condition, kitchen condition, basement square footage, garage, and pool. Value reduced from $663,800 to $628,100. Approved unanimously.
• Abatement Approvals (Market-Based):
  • 3 Teresa Way and 5 Teresa Way (part of a five-unit condominium development): Assessor Bob Gagne explained that four newer units were over-assessed compared to recent sales ($695,000–$720,000). The two units that filed for abatement were recommended for reduction. 3 Teresa Way: from $840,100 to $699,800 (refund $2,361.25 plus interest). 5 Teresa Way: from $875,500 to $729,200 (refund $2,462.23 plus interest). The two non-filing units had values adjusted for 2026. Approved unanimously.
• Denial of Abatements: The board considered a list of denial recommendations. Addresses included 188 Bartemas Trail, 35 Walden Pond Drive, 84 Walden Pond Drive, 22 New Dunstable Road, 20 Lake Street, 15 Raymond Street, 23 Raymond Street, 10 Blanchard Street, 73 Avon Drive, 77 Avon Drive, 78 Avon Drive, 9 Warner Street, 20 Academy Drive, 7 Sorel Court Unit 6, 2 Lancaster Drive, 4 Lancaster Drive, 7 Fountain Lane, 41 Berkeley Street, and others.
  • Discussion on 41 Berkeley Street: The abatement request argued against paying the school portion of taxes based on alleged unconstitutionality. Board members explained that RSA 76:16 abatement is for overassessment, not tax rate challenges, and that such arguments have historically failed in court. The denial was recommended.
  • Votes: Board member Jay McCara abstained on 15 Raymond Street and 23 Raymond Street. The denial motions passed for all listed addresses.
• Current Use Application:
  • 6 Southgate Drive: The applicant submitted a current use application for a trust. The initial map was non-compliant, but a corrected map was received. The board approved the application, which will be recorded at the registry of deeds.
• Administrative Abatement for Manufactured Housing (22 Leanne Street): The board discussed a request from the park owner (Rogers) to abate uncollected taxes on a 1994 double-wide manufactured home that was poorly maintained and slated for demolition. The park intends to remove the unit and replace it with a higher-value unit. The abatement request covered 2024 and 2025 taxes. Board member Celia questioned whether the city could pursue personal collection against the former owner, Laurie Gibbons, rather than abating. Other members noted the park could pay the $4,687.70 in taxes to avoid delay. The board decided to table the item to the August 6, 2026 meeting to allow staff to explore the possibility of preserving personal liability while allowing the demolition to proceed. The motion to table passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Approved Abatements: 64 Coburn Woods, 60 Timber Lanes, 3 Teresa Way, and 5 Teresa Way (all unanimous).
• Denied Abatements: All addresses read into the record (with abstentions on 15 and 23 Raymond Street) were denied.
• Approved Current Use Application: 6 Southgate Drive (unanimous).
• Tabled Item: 22 Leanne Street (manufactured home abatement) tabled to August 6, 2026 meeting.
• Public Comment: Noted; no immediate action taken.