Board Members

John R. Fisher
Chairman

Edward F. O'Neil
Clerk

John O'Connor
Member

Professional Staff

Dennis J. Flis
Appraiser

Clement Boragine
Assistant Assessor

Board of Assessors Meeting Information

December 1, 2011 Meeting Notice

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The main priority of the office is to provide fair and equitable valuations for the purpose of taxation. The Town currently values all real and personal property. Assessors have a responsibility for the Motor vehicle excise tax bills originated by the State Registry of Motor Vehicles. The Registry updates bills to reflect recent change and then pass the bills on to the Town for distribution. Assessors grant abatements and answer questions regarding excise tax bills. The Assessors also do not determine property taxes. The Municipality itself determines the level of taxation, through its Town Meeting process.

Exemptions:
Massachusetts General Laws allows certain taxpayers exemptions from all or a portion of their property tax bills. These exemptions are allowed to those who qualified under State Law, primarily from among the elderly, disable veterans, the blind, windows and widowers, and minor children of deceased parents. In order to receive an exemption, you must apply at the Assessors Office. The Statutory Exemptions were increased by 50% at the Annual Fall Town 2002 Meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions
About Tax Bills