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Tax Collector Duties

The duties of the Tax Collector are as follows:

  • The preparation, printing and mailing of Property Tax bills, Yield Tax bills, Current Use Change Tax bills and Gravel Tax bills.
  • Accepting payments, computing interest and other penalties and entering data into system.
  • Preparing all notices required by law and mailing notices.
  • Prepare and execute all tax liens and deedings as required by law.
  • Prepare paperwork on bankruptcies and foreclosures in order to keep an accurate record of outstanding taxes due.
  • Facilitate search for mortgages at the Registry of Deeds and notify mortgages of liens and deeding as required by law.
  • Answer all inquiries from banks, title companies, real estate offices, attorneys, mortgage companies, and the general public requesting tax information, pay off figures and other information.
  • Meet with tax payers to discuss payment problems or any other tax related issues and help them set up a payment plan if necessary.
  • Make timely deposits of all monies received and submit a copy of all deposit slips to the town treasurer.
  • Prepare and submit the "End of the Year Report" that will appear in the towns Annual Report with a copy sent to DRA.
  • Produce and supply the Town Auditors with all reports necessary to audit the Tax Collector's books.

Important: Taxpayers desiring any information in regard to taxation or correction of errors must address all inquiries to the Board of Selectmen and not the Tax Collector. Bill sin all cases are mailed to the current owner of the record. It is the responsibility of the property owner to update the Tax Office with their current mailing address. Property owners are still responsible for all taxes even if a copy of the tax bill is not received. Payment of a tax bill does not prevent the Collector of previous unpaid taxes, not does an error in the name of the person taxed prevent collection. When making payment by mail:

  1. Return one copy of tax-bill
  2. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope for return of receipted of bill if bill is paid by check or money order, taxes are not considered paid until the check or money order is cleared.