WHAT DOES THE TOWN ASSESSMENT MEAN TO MY REAL ESTATE TAXES

               By: Linda McCaffrey, Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Realty There is always a lot of confusion about how the new town wide assessment will impact our real estate taxes.  The town has an independent company determine the value of all properties every 5 years.  This is the APPRAISED value.  Generally, they set the appraisal slightly…

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Whittemore Sanctuary

Whittemore Sanctuary is located exactly 2.5 miles down Sherman Hill Rd (route 64) on the left. I say exactly because it is very easy to drive right by the entrance. There is a large sign by the entrance but it is set back and positioned so that you can’t see it until you are right upon it.  There is plenty of parking in the lot and a kiosk with maps and information about events at Flanders Nature Center (also in Woodbury) which manages Whittemore Sanctuary. 

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