OK, here is one for you people who like a challenge. I am looking to
obtain an electronic list of commercial properties, containing
address, owners name, owners mailing address, and size of lot. Since
the assesors office will charge for these listings, I will
electronically transfer you the money to pay for each listing as you
request. Your payment will then be obtained when I receive the
listing. here are some of the towns I am interested in Attleboro,
North Attleboro, Natick, MIlford, Canton, Dedham, Brockton,
Bridewater, Foxboro. Depending on the sucess of this question we will
add more towns and continue our mission. Payment will be $30 per
town, plus any fees required by the town. Minimum Townd required is 3
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
12 Nov 2003 12:47 PST
I've started in on the project. In the meantime, since you will be
paying for the assessor's fees, if you wouldn't mind increasing the
price of your question to $100, it would allow me to lock the question
for 8 hours at a time rather than 4 (since this question will take a
while to complete).
Thank you,
jbf777
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Clarification of Question by
td22ma-ga
on
12 Nov 2003 13:09 PST
SOunds good to me.......
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
12 Nov 2003 13:25 PST
Thanks, that will definitely help. You can simply click on the Edit
Question Parameters button, and you can change the List Price there.
Thanks again.
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
12 Nov 2003 13:50 PST
Hello again -
If you could please clarify:
When you say "address," are you speaking of the physical address of
the building, or the mailing address for the company?
If the "size of lot" information is not available, are you still
interested in the remaining information?
Thanks,
jbf777
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
12 Nov 2003 14:51 PST
My apologies! You can't change the question's price while I have it
locked. I have just unlocked it so you can change the price. Thanks.
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Clarification of Question by
td22ma-ga
on
12 Nov 2003 15:15 PST
In regards to address, I need both the physical property address as
well as the mailing address. Also property lot size is very
important, so I will need the square footage of the lots.
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
13 Nov 2003 18:26 PST
OK, we've got 1 down and 2 to go. The North Attleborough office was
the first to respond. The cost of the report is $5. That takes care
of the first $5 of the $10 you added to the question list price. I'm
assuming you want this entirely hands off, correct? I.e., you want me
to handle all transactions with the offices and deliver you the
information in the answer without your talking to or transacting with
any of the offices?
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Clarification of Question by
td22ma-ga
on
13 Nov 2003 20:59 PST
Yes JB< that would be best, if you can get me an electronic copy of
the listings, with the right information we will be good to go. As
more towns respond just let me know and I will make the appropriate
payments to you via any electronic method you want. SO far so good
Tommy
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
14 Nov 2003 10:55 PST
Another town ready. This one will be $100. Awaiting the 3rd town.
I'm evaluating the best way for you to get the funds to me. I'll let you know.
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
14 Nov 2003 12:28 PST
Tommy -
I've confirmed the 3rd location. Brockton is actually a city; is this
OK? This one will be $25. In addition, there are 300 properties
classified as "industrial" in the Brockton report. Are you interested
in those in addition to the commercial ones?
With regard to the additional funds for the report, the best way to do
this is for you to open 2 additional $2 questions to my attention.
For each question, put "For jbf777-ga" in the subject line.
For the first question, in the question body, write this text:
$25 funds for City of Brockton commercial properties report. See question 275157.
For the second question, in the question body, write this text:
$100 funds for Town of Bridgewater commercial properties report. See
question 27517.
After you've opened both of those questions, please let me know by
replying to this question. I will then "answer" those 2 questions
with a line such as "The report is forthcoming." You'll be notified
when I answer both of those questions. You can then return to those
questions, and for the first (Brockton) question, place a $23 tip on
the question. On the second (Bridgewater) question, place a $93 tip.
I will post an answer to this original question with the ($5) report
for North Attleborough.
There are a few reasons for doing it this way:
1) Researchers are confined to this site for transactions
2) Because I get 75% of any question's List Price, and 100% of tips,
we have to do it via tips in order for me to get the full amount for
the reports (otherwise you'd have to increase the list price to
compensate, and it would cost you more). In order to tip, an answer
has to actually be supplied first.
3) There are 2 additional questions and not 1 because there's a tip limit of $100.
4) The reason it's a $23 tip and not $25, is because I'm subtracting
out the $2 list price.
5) The reason it's a $93 tip and not $100 is because I'm subtracting
out the $2 list price plus the additional $5 remaining from this
original question that you kindly increased to $100 for the 8-hour
lock.
The reports should be here within 10 days and will be in Excel format.
I will supply a place for you to download them.
Sorry if this is at all confusing! If you have any questions, please
don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks,
jbf777
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
17 Nov 2003 09:48 PST
Hi Tommy -
Just checkin' in to see if you've read this and everything is doable.
I won't be able to act on anything until I get the funds from you,
since I will be paying for the reports directly.
Thanks,
jbf777
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Clarification of Question by
td22ma-ga
on
17 Nov 2003 11:02 PST
Sry JB, Went hunting for the weekend in the woods of Maine.....I will
completer your tasks within the next hour, just half to make some
calls first.
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
17 Nov 2003 11:45 PST
Tommy -
That's no problem.
I was thinking this over a bit, and thought perhaps of a better way to
do this. What about mailing 3 checks made out to the appropriate
places and amounts, and sending them all to one place? I can then
forward the checks on and take it from there?
jbf
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
18 Nov 2003 10:14 PST
Hey Tommy -
Still there?
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Clarification of Question by
td22ma-ga
on
18 Nov 2003 10:48 PST
JB I just had antoher idea, and this might make things real simple. I
will do a little more legwork if you set up a few more towns. What
you set up with the town to create the list and I drop off the check
at the town, or bring in the check to the town in order to process the
list whichever the town wants. I can make my way to each of the towns
we have discussed pretty easily they are all within 20 minutes of my
home. BUt since I will be doing a bit more legwork how about you set
up 10 Towns requesting the lists and setting it up so all I have to do
is walk in and drop off a check and they will hand me a disk. Let me
know what you think.
Tommy
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
18 Nov 2003 13:14 PST
Add Dedham to that list. That's 4 thus far.
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Clarification of Question by
td22ma-ga
on
18 Nov 2003 13:46 PST
Keep up the good work let me know how you want to move forward. Thanks Tommy
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
18 Nov 2003 14:05 PST
Tommy -
Sorry, I had actually responded to your idea, but I had to repost it
for internal reasons.
I think this is a good idea... Canton is no-go, because they don't
have a complete list. Do you have 5-6 more towns I can contact?
Once I've confirmed with 10 towns, and then faxed the requests over, I
will post the information as an answer. You can then drop the checks
off, and they will email me the information a few days later. I will
then tell you where you can get it.
thanks,
jbf
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Clarification of Question by
td22ma-ga
on
19 Nov 2003 05:37 PST
OK JBF, here is a list of towns, we have Dedham, Brockton, North
Attleboro, I am going to pass on Birdgewater for the $100 cost.
Additional towns include Canton, Fall River, Pawtucket, RI, Easton,
Newton, Avon, Franlin, Milford, Norwood, Taunton. There are ten more
in case the list is not available from one town or another. Thanks
Again So far so Good
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
19 Nov 2003 10:18 PST
Hey Tommy -
Do you want those properties that are classified as "industrial" as
well as "commercial?"
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Clarification of Question by
td22ma-ga
on
19 Nov 2003 12:40 PST
JB,
Yeah I think both commercial and Industrial will be fine, let me give
you a little insight on why I am looking for these lists, I work for a
sealcoating company and now that it is the winter time, I will be
driving in circles looking at properties and trying to get in contact
with the owners/property managers in order to see if I can talk them
into a free estimate. So my theory is to have this list in hand as I
drive through the town and when I see a site that is in need of
repairs I will have the owners contact info. At least that is the
theory.
Tommy
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
19 Nov 2003 13:12 PST
Ah, OK... I've got 8 of them confirmed. I'm having problems
locating an assessor's office for Pawtuck, RI, Avon, or Norwood. I'm
waiting to hear back on Foxboro and Easton. If you've got a few
others I can try, that would help in getting the full 10.
Just to let you know, the City of Attleborough's list will have some
30,000 properties and costs $250.
Thanks,
jbf777
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
19 Nov 2003 13:27 PST
Actually, the City of Attleborough can't generate the report in electronic format.
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
19 Nov 2003 13:49 PST
In my official requests to the offices, I'm going to say "Tommy from
the Sealcoating company" will be stopping by to deliver the check. Is
this OK?
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Request for Question Clarification by
jbf777-ga
on
20 Nov 2003 09:26 PST
Hi Tommy -
I found some more towns with Mapquest, so you don't have to worry about it.
Thanks,
jbf
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Clarification of Question by
td22ma-ga
on
21 Nov 2003 05:26 PST
Tommy from New England Sealcoating will be perfect, if you could get
me a name to ask for when I get to the assesors office would be great.
I am ready to go when you are, if you want to start getting some
lists, we don't have to wait til we have all 10 to drop of checks, we
can start Monday with checks
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Tommy -
I wanted to get going on the faxes, so I didn't wait for your reply to
that name question (figured it wasn't a problem -- sorry about that);
I had already faxed them with "Tommy from the Sealcoating Company"
although Tommy from the New England Sealcoating Company would probably
work if you said it. They have been instructed to email me with the
reports. I will notify you as they come in. I have verified all
these addresses, so it should just be a matter of dropping off the
check. If there's any confusion with the office, the check can just
be delivered to the contact person listed (I've talked to each of
them), for the industrial and commercial properties report.
Here they are, in no particular order. Make sure to let me know if
you incur any problems:
Town of Northbridge
7 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-2740
Contact is Ken
Check for $10 to Town of Northbridge
*************
Town of Southborough
17 Common St
Marlborough, MA 01772
(508) 485-0720
Contact is Patrice
Check for $25 to Town of Southborough
*************
City of Newton
1000 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02459
(617) 796-1160
Contact is Dave
Check for $15 to City of Newton; include memo on check.
*************
Town of Somerset (on corner of County and Wood)
138 Somerset
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 646-2824
Contact is Pam Lee
Check for $30 to Town Somerset.
*************
City of Taunton
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1011
Contact is Joyce Griffin
Must be a *certified check* for $150 to City of Taunton
*************
Town of Dedham
26 Bryant Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 751-9130
Contact is Adolf Kunya
Check for $20 to Town of Dedham
*************
Town of North Attleborough
43 South Washington St.
North Attleborough, MA 02760
508-699-0117
Contact is Cheryl
Check for $5 to Town of North Attleborough
************
City of Brockton
45 School Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7194
Contact is Bernie Siegel
Check for $25 to City of Brockton
************
Town of Natick
13 East Central Street in Town Hall
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 647-6420
Contact is Lonna or William Chenard
Check for $60 to Town of Natick
************
Cambridge City of Assessing Department 2nd floor
795 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-4110
John Quinn
Check for $20 to City of Cambridge. |
Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
21 Nov 2003 08:29 PST
Tommy -
I've already got 3 of the files: Newton, Cambridge, and Southborough.
I'm figuring out where to put the files so you can download them.
Thanks,
jbf
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
21 Nov 2003 08:31 PST
Keeping in line with how the service works, I'll wait until I have
notification from the offices that they've received the checks before
I post the address for downloading.
Thanks,
jbf
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
21 Nov 2003 08:32 PST
Also, the offices will be expecting the checks within 10 days. Thanks.
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
26 Nov 2003 16:09 PST
Hi Tommy -
Just received another file. How are we doing on the payments?
Thanks,
jbf
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Request for Answer Clarification by
td22ma-ga
on
26 Nov 2003 19:30 PST
JB,
We are doing well, Somserset, Taunton, and Cambridge are all that
remain. The rest have been delivered. I will pass on Taunton until I
see I review the rest of the listings to see if it is worth the $150.
but it will not hold up your payment. I will travel to Somerset and
Cambridge Monday. Thanks Again
Tommy
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
26 Nov 2003 20:05 PST
Hi Tommy -
Sounds great... I've got files for Newton, Northbridge, Southborough,
and North Attleborough thus far.
jbf
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
02 Dec 2003 10:45 PST
Tommy -
There are 626 commercial properties + 149 industrial for the $150
Taunton listing. Do you want me to tell them to skip on that?
jbf
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
04 Dec 2003 10:46 PST
Hey Tommy -
Sorry for the delay in response. You used the "comment" area and the
system didn't notify me of a new comment. Please use the "clarify"
button from now on so I can be notified of your replies.
Please give me about 24 hours and I should have a place for you to download from.
Thanks!
jbf
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Request for Answer Clarification by
td22ma-ga
on
04 Dec 2003 15:10 PST
JB how are we doing on the download site?
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
04 Dec 2003 22:12 PST
Hi Tommy -
Don't know if you saw that last clarification.. I'll need about 24
hours from when I wrote that, so by tomorrow afternoon. Thanks.
jbf
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
05 Dec 2003 09:11 PST
Tommy -
Here are the first 4 files. I have yet to receive any additional
files from the remaining offices. I will contact them on Monday.
Newton
http://68.15.21.151/uploads/researchers/Newton.xls
Northbridge
http://68.15.21.151/uploads/researchers/northbridge.xls
Southborough
http://68.15.21.151/uploads/researchers/southborough.xls
North Attleborough
http://68.15.21.151/uploads/researchers/NorthAttleborough.xls
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
08 Dec 2003 10:03 PST
Tommy -
Adolf Kunya tells me that you picked up the disk along with the check
for the Dedham list. So you're all set with that town?
I'm awaiting to hear back from Brockton and Natick hopefully today.
Are you still interested in Cambridge and Somerset?
jbf
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Request for Answer Clarification by
td22ma-ga
on
08 Dec 2003 11:43 PST
Hey JB
Sry about that, yeah he handed me the disk, its actually still in my
Glove Compartment. Don't worry about Cambridge or Somerset, we will
let those two go. Thanks again for staying on top of this.
Tommy
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
09 Dec 2003 08:54 PST
Tommy -
No problem. Will let you know about the other 2 towns.
jbf
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
10 Dec 2003 22:26 PST
Hey Tommy -
Bernie from the Brockton office left me a message and told me that he
didn't receive any check for the report.
The Dedham list is finished and should be sent to me in the next day or so.
jbf
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Request for Answer Clarification by
td22ma-ga
on
11 Dec 2003 06:30 PST
J
I have a copy of the cancelled check tell me where to send it
Tommy
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
11 Dec 2003 08:11 PST
Tommy -
Do you know who you gave it to? Can you tell me the check number?
jbf
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Request for Answer Clarification by
td22ma-ga
on
11 Dec 2003 11:27 PST
JB
Not sure who I talked to in Brockton, but it was check number 216 for
$25 on the back it is stamped For Deposit Only City of Brockton City
Treasurer and Date stamped Dec 2, I could fax them a copy of the
cancelled chaeck front and back if needed
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
11 Dec 2003 12:37 PST
They apologize for the inconvenience, but if you could fax it (front
and back), they can get it underway:
508-580-7198 - attention Bernie Siegel
He was expecting the check more recently and didn't realized it was
already processed.
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
12 Dec 2003 11:39 PST
OK, I've got the Brockton list. I'm running into some difficuties
getting the file up on the server, but that should hopefully be
rectified very shortly.
The office of the City of Quincy also just called today. Should be
about $25... if you're interested in that, I can give you the details.
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Request for Answer Clarification by
td22ma-ga
on
12 Dec 2003 13:05 PST
JB,
not interested in Quincy, it doesn't fall in my territory. But let me
know when Brockton is up.
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
12 Dec 2003 22:34 PST
Due to file size limitations, I had to break this up into two files.
You can simply copy/append the contents of the brockton_B.xls file to
the end of the brockton_A.xls file. Let me know if this is a problem.
http://68.15.21.151/uploads/researchers/brockton_A.xls
http://68.15.21.151/uploads/researchers/brockton_B.xls
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Clarification of Answer by
jbf777-ga
on
16 Dec 2003 12:33 PST
Tommy -
Here's Natick:
http://68.15.21.151/uploads/researchers/natick.xls
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