Department Description:

The primary function of the Assessors Office is to value all property in the community annually at full market value as outlined in Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The market value of residential properties is determined by using the full and fair cash value sales of similar properties from the year preceding the assessment date of January 1. These values are certified by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The tax rate for Fiscal 2010 is $12.40 per $1,000 of valuation.

The Assessors Office maintains records relating to deeds, plot plans and field cards. It is the responsibility of this office to process motor vehicle excise and boat abatements as well as real estate tax exemptions.

Services provided include:

Providing copies of field cards, plot plans & deeds for Appraisers, tax payers and surveryors

Making changes on plot plans and deeds when received from the Registry of Deeds

Recording of building permits for assessment update 

Recording of motor vehicle, boat, dealer and repair assessments received periodically from the Registry of Motor Vehicles

Recording of water, trash, sewer and title V liens on the properties

Assisting realtors and appraisers with researching previous deeds and plot plans

Assisting taxpayers with an application for tax exemptions
PLEASE NOTE:
Taxpayers seeking an abatement for over-valuation must submit an application for abatement during the month of January

Taxpayers subject to personal property tax who discontinue their business should file a discontinuance notice with the Town Clerk to avoid additional assessments.

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