FAQs

I just received my Water & Sewer bill and it is way too high. Why?: It could be that your meter had not been read for several billing periods and you were receiving an estimated bill. This would account for the catch up in consumption. Check for any leaks in your home. You may contact the Water and Sewer department for assistance in checking your meter or checking for leaks.

Treasurer

1. What is the Community Preservation Act (CPA)?: Voted by Town Meeting in May 2004,and then by a vote of the citizens at the November 2, 2004, election. The act allows our Town to accumulate additional revenue to provide much needed financial resources to expand and preserve our open space, historic, recreational and community housing . For residential property the value of the property is reduced by 100,000, considered an exemption. The tax is then calculated and a 2% surcharge is added. This is calculated each quarter to reflect any adjustments which may have been made to the tax due.

2. How often are Real Estate Bills Mailed?: The third week of June (preliminary)
The third week of September( preliminary)
The third week of December ( actual)
The third week of March (actual)

3. What if I do not receive a bill?: According to chapter 60A Section 2 of the Massachusetts General Laws, “failure to receive notice shall not affect the validity of the excise.” A person who does not receive a bill is still liable for the excise plus any charges.

4. I just received my Water & Sewer bill and it is way too high. Why?: It could be that your meter had not been read for several billing periods and you were receiving an estimated bill. This would account for the catch up in consumption. Check for any leaks in your home. You may contact the Water and Sewer department for assistance in checking your meter or checking for leaks.