Boston’s Top Taxman Is Out, But Big Questions Linger
Boston’s Assessing Department is the target of a multimillion-dollar lawsuit by building owners claiming the city jacked up their tax bills in retaliation for seeking abatements.
Boston Assessor Departs as City Responds to Property Tax Lawsuit
by Steve Adams | May 27, 2026
Boston’s Commissioner of Assessing Nicholas Ariniello is departing from City Hall after 20 years as the city defends itself from a lawsuit alleging unfair treatment of some commercial property owners.
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