A look at the Board of Assessment Appeals 

Posted By: Staff October 25, 2023

With the municipal election nearing on Nov. 7, TBE thought we might provide some background on one of the lesser-known public offices.

The Board of Assessment Appeals is a municipal board that is responsible for hearing appeals from property owners who believe that the assessment on their property is in excess of or, in some cases, below its fair market value.

The board members review each case and determine the disposition of the appeal.

The property owner may appeal to the New Britain Superior Court, the judicial district for the City of Bristol, if they still feel that the assessment is incorrect. 

The board consists of three members who are elected in odd-numbered years at the municipal election. The position consists of a two-year term. 

Current members of the Board of Assessment Appeals:

Three current board members are currently serving on the Board of Assessment Appeals. They were elected during the 2021 municipal election.

  • Mary Alford: chairperson (R)
  • Erick Rosengren: board member (R)
  • Shirley Salvatore: board member (D)

Alford is seeking re-election this year. 

Rosengren was appointed to the District 1 City Council seat in April 2023, filling the vacancy left by Jolene Lusitani’s departure from the council. Rosengren is seeking re-election for City Council District 1.

Shirley Salvatore is not seeking re-election in the 2023 Municipal Election

Candidates for the Board of Assessment Appeals:

Four candidates are on the ballot on Nov. 7. The candidates can be found in boxes 9 and 10 on the ballot. 

  • Mary Alford (R)
  • Cynthia Chesky (D)
  • Ann Marie Heering (D)
  • Greg Klumek (R)

To learn more about the Board of Assessment Appeals, visit http://www.bristolct.gov/90/Assessment-Appeals-Board-of

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