Some of the Lancaster town employees are getting ‘clobbered’ as well. If they believe their homes have not increased in value from 10 years ago, or that they believe they could not sell their homes for the newly assessed market value amount, they can challenge their assessments before the Assessment Board of Appeals.
It’s a great feeling to see one’s dwelling / property increase in value, not so great to see the tax responsibility increase at the same. ‘Clobbered’ is in the eye of the beholder.
Town of Lancaster Employee 2020 Assessments
Supervisor Ron Ruffino - $210,000 to $265,000 (26% increase)
Councilman Dave Mazur - $287,000 to $365,000 (27% increase)
Councilman Adam Dickman - $135,000 to $189,000 (40% increase)
Councilman Robert Leary - $265,000 to $350,000 (32% increase)
Town Clerk Diane Terranova - $181,000 to $260,000 (44% increase)
Code Enforcement Officer Fischione - $186,000 to $240,000 (29% increase)
Highway Superintendent Dan Amatura - $163,000 to $223,000 (39% increase)
Town Attorney Kevin Loftus $200,000 to $260,000 (30% increase)
Police Chief William Karn - $210,000 to $249,000 (19% increase)
Justice Anthony Cervi - $324,000 to $400,000 (23% increase)
Justice Jeremy Colby - $231,000 to $283,000 (23% increase
AERAGE INCREASE – 33%