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Here are some of ADT's Previous Events from 2005:





Monday January 31, 2005 - General Public Meeting
7pm at Marion Gerrish Community Center

ADT will be having a General Public Meeting at the Marion Gerrish Community Center located at 39 West Broadway (Rt 102). There is no cost to attend. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Alliance of Derry Taxpayers.

Topics will include:
  • Quick 2004 in review.
  • Petition: Next step and current status.
  • Planning for Tax Workshop III on Tax Abatements.
  • Upcoming election in March - who's up for election and who's running.
  • Goals and plans for the March election- recruiting, evaluating, ranking.
  • Planning for Candidates' Forum for March Election.
  • Discussion of expanding ADT's function to web based local news effort.
  • Discussion and possible formation of workgroups for future/expanded projects (school board, other commissions).
  • Discussion of pending WDER interview and exploration of other means of getting the word out.

    As part of this meeting, the public can inquire about the ADT, what the ADT is doing to lower their property taxes, how they can help, and as time allows a General tax Q&A Session will be provided.

    We look forward to meeting you there.




    Wednesday February 16, 2005
    7pm at Marion Gerrish Community Center
    Tax Assessment Workshop Part III
    Property Tax Abatements

    With the deadline approaching to file for a Property Tax Abatement, the Alliance of Derry Taxpayers will be holding their 3rd Free Public Workshop in a series, on Property Tax Abatements at 7PM, at Marion Gerrish Center located at 39 West Broadway (Rt 102) in Derry.

    Anyone concerned with their property tax bill or the assessment on their property would benefit from this workshop.

    ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND


    Our Featured Guest Speaker for this Public Workshop will be:

    Ed Naile:
  • Chair of Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers: www.cnht.org.
  • Host of the Live Radio Program "Taxpayer Radio" on 90.7 FM, Thursdays from 6-8pm.
  • Has aquired a vast amount of Property Tax Assessment & Abatement knowledge and experience.
  • Been on the front lines of appeals for several towns throughout NH, and has an excellent understanding, of the rules that apply to the assessment process.
  • Been involved in several cases in which the assessment firms, hired by a New Hampshire town, did not follow the rules.

    During this exciting workshop, Ed's insight into assessments and abatements and the related processes, will provide key information that each property owner/taxpayer should be aware of.

    We are honored to have Ed joining us again in Derry, for this workshop.

    This workshop provides a great opportunity to find out:

  • What to look for on your Property Tax Assessment Card.
  • How to file for a Property Tax Abatement.
  • Details on the Property Tax Abatement Process.
  • As time allows our guest speaker may be able to help with individual issues/concerns.

    NOTE: To get the most out of this workshop, attendees are encouraged to bring a copy of their Property Tax Assesment Card, and other material from their assessment file at Town Hall. (There may be a small fee to get this info from Town Hall).

    As part of the workshop, the ADT will present a brief update on their current activities, especially those related to the upcoming election.





    Wednesday February 23, 2005
    Recording Town Counsel Candidates Forum

    More information will be available soon.





    Wednesday March 2, 2005 - General Public Meeting
    7pm at Marion Gerrish Community Center

    ADT will be having a General Public Meeting at the Marion Gerrish Community Center located at 39 West Broadway (Rt 102). There is no cost to attend. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Alliance of Derry Taxpayers.

    Topics will include:
  • Petition: Next step and current status.
  • Planning for Municipal Election Day
  • Other Topics ... TBD ...
  • Discussion and possible formation of workgroups for future/expanded projects (school board, other commissions).

    As part of this meeting, the public can inquire about the ADT, what the ADT is doing to lower their property taxes, how they can help, and as time allows a General tax Q&A Session will be provided.

    We look forward to meeting you there.





    Tuesday March 8th - Municipal Election Day!

    Make your voice heard, get out and Vote!





    Wednesday April 6, 2005 - Public Meeting
    7pm at Marion Gerrish Community Center

    ADT will be having a General Public Meeting at the Marion Gerrish Community Center located at 39 West Broadway (Rt 102). There is no cost to attend. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Alliance of Derry Taxpayers. Agenda items will include:

    • Progress and Plan for Charter Commission Petition
    • Preparation for annual election of officers at May 2005 meeting

    ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND





    Wednesday May 4, 2005 - General Public Meeting
    7pm at Marion Gerrish Community Center

    Regular General Public Meeting at the Marion Gerrish Community Center located at 39 West Broadway (Rt 102). There is no cost to attend. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Alliance of Derry Taxpayers.

    Topics will include:
    • Town Budget
    • Petition Status & Update
    • Other Topics ... TBD ...
    • Discussion and possible formation of workgroups for future/expanded projects (school board, other commissions).
    As part of this meeting, the public can inquire about the ADT, what the ADT is doing to lower their property taxes, how they can help, and as time allows a General tax Q&A Session will be provided.

    We look forward to meeting you there.





    Wednesday June 1, 2005 - General Public Meeting
    7pm at Marion Gerrish Community Center

    Regular General Public Meeting at the Marion Gerrish Community Center located at 39 West Broadway (Rt 102). There is no cost to attend. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Alliance of Derry Taxpayers.

    Topics will include:
    • Petition Status & Update
    • Town Budget
    • Committees ...
    As part of this meeting, the public can inquire about the ADT, what the ADT is doing to lower their property taxes, how they can help, and as time allows a General tax Q&A Session will be provided.

    We look forward to meeting you there.





    June/July 2005 - Petition Submission

    Make your voice heard, sign the petition to give the voters a chance to decide!





    Wednesday August 3, 2005 - General Public Meeting
    7pm at Marion Gerrish Community Center

    Regular General Public Meeting at the Marion Gerrish Community Center located at 39 West Broadway (Rt 102). There is no cost to attend. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Alliance of Derry Taxpayers.

    Topics will include:
    • Petition Status & Special Election Update
    • Upcoming Events: DerryFest, Workshops, etc. ...
    • Committees ...
    As part of this meeting, the public can inquire about the ADT, what the ADT is doing to lower their property taxes, how they can help, and as time allows a General tax Q&A Session will be provided.

    We look forward to meeting you there.





    Wednesday September 7, 2005 - General Public Meeting
    7pm at Marion Gerrish Community Center

    Regular General Public Meeting at the Marion Gerrish Community Center located at 39 West Broadway (Rt 102). There is no cost to attend. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Alliance of Derry Taxpayers.

    Topics will include:
    • Planning for Derryfest
    • Petition Certified, next steps ...
    • Upcoming Events: Workshops, Election, etc. ...
    • Committees ...
    As part of this meeting, the public can inquire about the ADT, what the ADT is doing to lower their property taxes, how they can help, and as time allows a General tax Q&A Session will be provided.

    We look forward to meeting you there.





    Saturday September 17, 2005 - Derryfest
    10am - 5pm at MacGregor Park

    Join us for a day of fun, at Derryfest. While there, stop by and visit our booth. This annual Derry event, takes place at MacGregor Park, located behind the Derry Library, on East Broadway (Rt 102). This is a family event, and there is no cost to attend.





    Wednesday October 5, 2005 - General Public Meeting
    7pm at Marion Gerrish Community Center

    Regular General Public Meeting at the Marion Gerrish Community Center located at 39 West Broadway (Rt 102). There is no cost to attend. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Alliance of Derry Taxpayers.

    Topics will include:
    • Petition Certified, next steps ...
    • Upcoming Events: Workshops, March Election, etc. ...
    • Committees ...
    As part of this meeting, the public can inquire about the ADT, what the ADT is doing to lower their property taxes, how they can help, and as time allows a General tax Q&A Session will be provided.

    We look forward to meeting you there.





    Wednesday November 2, 2005 - General Public Meeting
    7pm at Marion Gerrish Community Center

    Regular General Public Meeting at the Marion Gerrish Community Center located at 39 West Broadway (Rt 102). There is no cost to attend. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Alliance of Derry Taxpayers.

    Topics will include:
    • Petition Certified, next steps ...
    • Upcoming Events: Planning for November Workshop, March Election, etc. ...
    • Committees ...
    As part of this meeting, the public can inquire about the ADT, what the ADT is doing to lower their property taxes, how they can help, and as time allows a General tax Q&A Session will be provided.

    We look forward to meeting you there.





    Wednesday November 16, 2005
    Public Forum: The Future of Derry Education
    7pm at Marion Gerrish Community Center

    In the spirit of the 3 Tax Workshops that we held last season, we will be holding our first workshop of this season.

    The topic for this Public Forum is: "The Future of Derry Education".

    Speakers will include:

  • Dr. John Moody, Superintendent of the Derry Cooperative School District
  • Jane Grady, Elected Representative of the New Hampshire Homeschooling Coalition
  • Richard Evans, Executive Committee member of School Choice: New Hampshire

    The public is invited to attend this forum.

    Each speaker will present his or her perspective on possible directions for Derry education. Following the presentations, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. The forum will be taped for later broadcast on Derry Community TV.

    The forum will be held at 7pm at the Marion Gerrish Community Center located at 39 West Broadway (Rt 102). There is no cost to attend.





    Wednesday December 7, 2005 - General Public Meeting
    7pm at Marion Gerrish Community Center

    Regular General Public Meeting at the Marion Gerrish Community Center located at 39 West Broadway (Rt 102). There is no cost to attend. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Alliance of Derry Taxpayers.

    Topics will include:
    • Petition Certified, next steps ...
    • Upcoming Events: Workshops, March Election, etc. ...
    • Committees ...
    As part of this meeting, the public can inquire about the ADT, what the ADT is doing to lower their property taxes, how they can help, and as time allows a General tax Q&A Session will be provided.

    We look forward to meeting you there.





    ADT 2004 in Review

    Click here for a list of ADT's activities and events from 2004.






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