Editor’s note: This press release was provided by Town of Pelham Assessor Joe Battaglia. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community.

Bulletin from the Office of the Assessor, on Behalf of the NYS Dept. of Tax and Finance

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