The Assessor's Office has data collectors out conducting cyclical and building permit inspections. The data collectors have identification, and their personal and vehicle information is on file with the Police.  

Per Massachusetts general law, the cyclical re-inspection program involves completing an interior and exterior inspection of all property over a multi-year period, not exceeding nine years.***

*** FY2026 Certified Tax Rate is $13.77 Per Thousand ***

Responsibilities

• Classify and determine "full and fair cash value" of all real and personal property according to Massachusetts General Law (Chapter 59)
• 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 5 years.