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- 3 - a Ot r Ir. Grush explained that the Assessors have had a policy of request- ing new lease information when there has been changes in the larger build- ings, b ut not from the office bui ldings where there might be a smaller tenancy change. He said that they try to keep abreast of the major changes in tenancies. Mr. Crush also explained that spat checks had been done on Patten s figures comparing the ratio of assessed values to recent sale prices which indicated that Patten # s work fell within a reasonable bracket for the Assessors' satisfaction. Mr. Hu�chin on stated that property owners who still felt aggrieved about the accuracy of their new values can apply to the Board of Assess- ors for tax abatement proceedings following receipt of the spring tax bills. Mr. Polio expressed concern about the tread of converting retail space into office condominiums which cannot legally be prevented under the local zoning ordinances, It was his feeling that the Board should Mart to work toward changing the laws so that there would be a. division between commercial, ,industrial rates and residential-'rates, Ir .. Battin stated that the potential problem of retailers selling their buildings for office space '.s one of the major issues being looked a t by the Center Revitalization ation Committee in are effort to "stem" the tide. Upon motion duly made and seconded, Mr. Crain abstaining from vot- ing, it was voted to accept the recommendations of the Board of Assessors and set the 1982 tax rate at $1496 for residential property and $27 for commercial/industrial property. The Chairman thanked Mr. Crush and the Board of Assessors for .their efforts in presenting are equitable tax rate for all, and they retired from the meeting. Mrs. Battin requested authorization from the Board for approval of the registration fee to attend the Massachusetts Municipal Association Legislative Conference on March 27. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the payment of the registration fee for Mrs, Ba.ttin to attend the Massachu- setts Municipal Association on March 27. Mr, Cohen brought up the question of the recent passage of Clause Seventeenth C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws relating to tax exemptions for certain elderly persons, surviving spouses and minors. He pointed out that the statute had to be accepted if these ex- emptions were to continue. Mr. Crush suggested that are article be in the Warrant for this prupose . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to put an articl in the warrant relative to the acceptance of Clause Seventeenth C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws relating to tax exemptions for certain elderly persons, surviving spouses and minors. Mrs. Battin M A Conf. . Warrant Article Ch. Sec. r