Board of Assessors Description (cont'd)

While the tax rate is set by the Assessors, it is determined by all the Boards and Departments within the Town.  They determine the budget needed to provide for services such as government administration, schools, public safety, road maintenance, trash collection, etc.  The tax rate is simply the rate which provides enough funds to pay for these services.

The Assessors Office must appraise and assess approximately 1,300 parcels for real estate and 50 personal property accounts.

The responsibility for maintaining and annually updating the Town maps rests with the Assessors Office.

The Assessors also administer Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes.

For further information, please contact the office during normal business hours – help is always available!