Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, Board of Assessors Announce Appointment of Michelle Branciforte as new Deputy Assessor

PHOTO: Michelle Branciforte is the Town of Saugus' new Deputy Assessor. 

(Saugus, MA) April 3, 2019 – Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Board of Assessors are pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Branciforte as the Town of Saugus’ new Deputy Assessor. Branciforte, who began in her new role this week, will replace long-time Deputy Assessor Ron Keohan following his retirement in June.

Branciforte, a Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (M.A.A.), previously served as the Principal Assessor for the Town of Newbury for six years. Prior to that, she worked as an Administrative Assessor for the Town of Middleton.

Branciforte holds her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from SUNY Stony Brook University. She has also exceled in numerous courses and exams in the assessing field, including Sales Approach to Value, Income Approach to Value, Cost Approach to Value, Mass Appraisal, and more.

“I am pleased to welcome Michelle as the Town’s new Deputy Assessor, and I think she will be a good fit in her duties and responsibilities with the Board of Assessors,” said Town Manager Crabtree. “Michelle holds an excellent skillset for this technical role. I am confident that her extensive experience and knowledge of assessing will make her an asset to the Town.”

As Deputy Assessor, Branciforte will be responsible for reporting to the Saugus Board of Assessors and others within the organization. She will perform administrative, technical and supervisory work related to the valuation of all residential, industrial and commercial real estate and personal property within the Town and in accordance with the Department of Revenue regulations. Branciforte will also be responsible for providing related financial information, analysis and consultation with other financial offices within the town, management of activities of the Assessors’ office, including inspections, staff, records, systems, budget, etc.

Keohan will assist in the transition over the coming months. Following his retirement in June, Keohan has agreed to continue to provide consulting services in order to ensure a seamless transition for the Town and its residents in the next fiscal year’s tax rate setting.

“I am very excited to be here, and I am fortunate that Ron is here to train me and assist in the transition,” said Branciforte. “I’m looking forward to getting to know the community and to doing my job benefitting the Town and the residents of Saugus.”

The Board of Assessors is happy to welcome Branciforte aboard.

“Michelle will be a great fit for the Town of Saugus, the Assessors office, and the community,” said Mike Serino, Chairman of the Board of Assessors. “I am looking forward to working together and accomplishing all that we can for the taxpayers of Saugus.”

For more information, contact the Town Manager’s office at 781-231-4111.

About The Town of Saugus

The Town of Saugus, Massachusetts, is a family-friendly, historic neighborhood Town located along the north shore, ten miles north of Boston. First settled in 1629, Saugus is home to historic sites, top-tier public services, and a thriving business community. Strong community support, a forward-thinking approach to town government, rich recreational opportunities, affordable choices, and easy access to all the amenities that Boston has to offer – they all contribute to make Saugus a Town where businesses flourish and families make their home.

Follow Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree on Twitter and Instagram at @scottccrabtree, and visit his blog at www.saugustownmanager.tumblr.com.  

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