The Public Minutes of the Board of Assessors Meeting of August 6, 2026
A meeting of the Board of Assessors was held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in the 3rd Floor Auditorium at Nashua City Hall, located at 229 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Charles Dobens.
Members Present: Robert Earley, Jay Minkarah, Charles Dobens
Contracted Assessors: Bob Gagne
Assessing Staff Present: Jessica Marchant, Michelle Welsh, Kevin Bilafer
Other City of Nashua Staff Present: None
I'll call the meeting of the Nashua Board of Assessors to order at 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Let the record show that present from the Board are Robert Earley, Jay Minkarah and myself, Charles Dobens.
MOTION BY Robert Earley to waive the reading of the public minutes from the Board of Assessors meeting held on July 16, 2026, accept them and place them on file.
SECONDED BY Jay Minkarah
VOTE: All in favor
MOTION BY Robert Earley to waive the reading of the non-public minutes from the Board of Assessors meeting held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, accept them and place them on file.
SECONDED BY Jay Minkarah
VOTE: All in favor
COMMUNICATIONS:
Department Update: M. Welsh noted the vacant administrative position has been filled. The new person will start in September.
OLD BUSINESS:
Abatement of uncollectable back taxes- tabled from the July 16, 2026 meeting
J. Marchant and B. Gagne had presented the administrative abatement for uncollectable taxes at the previous meeting. Attorney Leonard had posed some questions as to whether the previous owner could be held accountable to pay the back taxes. A cross-department meeting to discuss the matter was held on July 23rd with members from Legal, Assessing, Tax and Building Departments.
B. Gagne reported the City will pursue civil action to obtain back taxes in instances where the taxes owed exceed $15,000. Additionally, the Building Dept staff confirmed that the back taxes for any property do not need to be paid in order to issue a demolition permit.
As the back taxes owed in this instance are less than $15,000, the recommendation is to abate the taxes as uncollectable.
MOTION BY Robert Earley to approve the administrative abatement for 22 Leeann St for 2024 and 2025.
SECONDED BY Jay Minkarah
VOTE: All in favor
NEW BUSINESS:
2026 Veterans Credits
M. Welsh presented the All Veterans Credit for approval.
MOTION BY Robert Earley to approve the All Veterans Credit per the list provided.
SECONDED BY Jay Minkarah
VOTE: All in favor
M. Welsh presented the Disabled Veterans Credit for approval.
MOTION BY Robert Earley to accept the late application due to accident, mistake, or misfortune.
SECONDED BY Jay Minkarah
VOTE: All in favor
MOTION BY Robert Earley to approve the Disabled Veterans Credit per the list provided.
SECONDED BY Jay Minkarah
VOTE: All in favor
M. Welsh presented the Veterans Credit for denial.
MOTION BY Robert Earley to deny the Veterans Credit per the list provided.
SECONDED BY Jay Minkarah
VOTE: All in favor
M. Welsh presented the Disabled Veterans Credits for denial.
MOTION BY Robert Earley to deny the Disabled Veterans Credits per the list provided.
SECONDED BY Jay Minkarah
VOTE: All in favor
Solar Exemptions
M. Welsh presented the Solar Exemptions for approval.
MOTION BY Robert Earley to approve the Solar Exemptions per the list provided.
SECONDED BY Jay Minkarah
VOTE: All in favor
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS:
None
MOTION BY Robert Earley to go into non-public session for two reasons, first to discuss matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other than a member of this board, unless such person requests an open meeting. This exemption shall extend to include any application for assistance or tax abatement or waiver of a fee, fine or other levy, if based on inability to pay or poverty of the applicant, pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, II (C). Second, under 91-A:3, II (L), for the "consideration of legal advice provided by legal counsel, either in writing or orally, to one or more members of the public body, even where legal counsel is not present."
SECONDED BY Jay Minkarah
VOTE:
Mr. Minkarah - Yes
Mr. Earley - Yes
Mr. Dobens - Yes
The Board entered non-public session at 9:15AM
The Board resumed public session at 9:25AM
MOTION BY Robert Earley to seal the minutes of the non-public session because divulgence of the information likely would 1) affect adversely the reputation of any person other than a member of this public body, and 2) render the proposed action ineffective.
SECONDED BY Jay Minkarah
VOTE: All in favor
MOTION BY Robert Earley to release the non-public minutes of July 16, 2026 as submitted.
SECONDED BY Jay Minkarah
VOTE: All in favor
Staff noted there will not be a meeting August 20th.
MOTION BY Robert Earley to adjourn
SECONDED BY Jay Minkarah
VOTE: All in favor
The board adjourned at 9:27AM
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Marchant
ALL VETERAN'S CREDIT RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED BY BOARD OF ASSESSORS ON 8/6/2026
| All Veteran's Credit | Account # | Property Address |
|---|---|---|
| RSA 72:28-b | 11098 | 49 NEW DUNSTABLE RD |
BOARD APPROVED ON 8/6/2026
NASHUA BOARD OF ASSESSORS
X
CHARLES DOBENS, CHAIRMAN
X
JAY MINKARAH, MEMBER
X
ROBERT EARLEY, MEMBER
DISABLED VETERAN'S CREDIT
| Disabled Veteran's Credit | Account # | Property Address |
|---|---|---|
| RSA 72:35 | 45462 | 3 BARTEMUS TRL, U-206 |
[unreadable] 72:33: MOTION TO ACCEPT THE LATE APPLICATION FOR 3 BARTEMUS TRL, U-206 DUE TO ACCIDENT, MISTAKE OR MISFORTUNE
DISABLED VETERAN'S CREDIT RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED BY BOARD OF ASSESSORS ON 8/6/2026
BOARD APPROVED ON 8/6/2026
NASHUA BOARD OF ASSESSORS
X
CHARLES DOBENS, CHAIRMAN
X
JAY MINKARAH, MEMBER
X
ROBERT EARLEY, MEMBER
VETERAN'S CREDIT RECOMMENDED TO BE DENIED BY THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS ON 8/6/2026
Veteran's Credit
RSA 72:28
| Acct # | Address | Reason for Denial |
|---|---|---|
| 36242 | 12 DEERHAVEN DR | Did not provide a copy of a POA and did not provide a signed PA-33 |
BOARD DENEID ON 8/6/2026
NASHUA BOARD OF ASSESSORS
X
CHARLES DOBENS, CHAIRMAN
X
JAY MINKARAH, MEMBER
X
ROBERT EARLEY, MEMBER
DISABLED VETERAN'S CREDIT RECOMMENED TO BE DENIED BY THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS ON 8/6/2026
Tax Credit for Service-Connected Total Disability
RSA 72:35
| Acct # | Address | Reason for Denial |
|---|---|---|
| 36242 | 12 DEERHAVEN DR | Did not provide a copy of a POA and did not provide a signed PA-33 |
| 22152 | 2 DENISE ST | Character of Service is not HONORABLE – listed as UNCHARACTERIZED |
BOARD DENEID ON 8/6/2026
NASHUA BOARD OF ASSESSORS
X ____
CHARLES DOBENS, CHAIRMAN
X ____
JAY MINKARAH, MEMBER
X ____
ROBERT EARLEY, MEMBER
SOLAR EXEMPTIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED BY BOARD OF ASSESSORS ON 8/6/2026
| ACCOUNT # | ADDRESS |
|---|---|
| 26732 | 9 WILDWOOD LN |
| 2782 | 22 NATICK ST |
BOARD APPROVED ON 8/6/2026
NASHUA BOARD OF ASSESSORS
X ____
CHARLES DOBENS, CHAIRMAN
X ____
JAY MINKARAH, MEMBER
X ____
ROBERT EARLEY, MEMBER