Assessor's Office

Responsibilities
  • Classify and determine "full and fair cash value" of all real and personal property according to Massachusetts General Law (Chapter 59) (external link)
  • Review and act upon all real and personal property abatement applications
  • Process all motor vehicle abatement requests
  • Review and process all exemption applications for qualifying elderly, widowed, blind, or disabled veteran citizens
  • Review all applications for accuracy regarding tax incentives for land used for recreational, forestry, or agricultural purposes
  • Implement a revaluation of the Town's real and personal property every 3 years

Mission Statement

To further the mission of the Finance Department through the fair and equitable distribution of property taxes. To maintain an open process that makes information available to citizens and professionals in a timely and efficient manner.