APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. James Philopena (D) 80 Avery Hill Road, Ledyard, to the Board of Assessment Appeals to complete a four (4) year term ending December 5, 2027 to fill a vacancy left by Ms. Lineweaver.
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Background:
Mr. Philopena is an Associate Attorney at Law Firm Tobin, Carberry, O'Malley, Riley & Selinger, P.C. in New London. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Connecticut and graduated with my Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2020. (please see attached Application and Resume)
Mr. Philopena community involvement includes Pro Bono Programs, such as Tax Return Filing; Assistance and Estate Planning for Veterans. In addition, he has also supported a number of local non-profit organizations by attending fundraising events or providing counsel.
Mr. Philopena is interested in serving on the Board of Assessment Appeals because he felt it was important to take part in his community; and he believed that as an Attorney his knowledge and experience may be of use to the town.
Administrative Notes:
In accordance with the Town Charter, Chapter IV; Section 6
Board of Assessment Appeals
The Board of Assessment Appeals shall continue to have such powers and duties as are or may be imposed or vested by the General Statutes, upon boards of assessment appeals.
There shall be three regular (3) members, and three (3) alternate members of the Board of Assessment Appeals. During any assessment year in which a revaluation becomes effective, or during which appeals from revaluation are heard, there shall be two (2) additional regular members of the Board of Assessment Appeals, appointed for a term of one year. The Board shall annually select from its membership, a chairman and a vice-chairman.
Thereafter, the Town Council shall fill vacancies on the Board of Assessment Appeals from whatever cause arising, in the manner, for the terms, and with all the powers and duties, not inco...
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