Petersham Board of Assessors
3 South Main Street, P.O. Box 87 Petersham, Massachusetts 01366
Office Hours: Monday thru Wednesday 7:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm
Contact Name: Dana Kennan, Chairman
Contact Phone: 978-724-6658 / 978-724-6660 (fax)
Contact E-mail: petershamboa@ymail.com
Board members:
Dana Kennan, Chairman
Jean Robinson, Clerk
Ellen Anderson, Member
Kelly Garlock, Assistant Assessor
3 South Main Street, P.O. Box 87 Petersham, Massachusetts 01366
Office Hours: Monday thru Wednesday 7:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm
Contact Name: Dana Kennan, Chairman
Contact Phone: 978-724-6658 / 978-724-6660 (fax)
Contact E-mail: petershamboa@ymail.com
Board members:
Dana Kennan, Chairman
Jean Robinson, Clerk
Ellen Anderson, Member
Kelly Garlock, Assistant Assessor
THE ROLE OF ASSESSORS IN MUNICIPAL FINANCE
In Massachusetts, Assessors are either appointed or elected to three-year terms. State law requires that Assessors value all Real Estate and Personal Property subject to taxation. Assessed valuations are based on “full and fair cash value” as of the January 1st preceding each fiscal year. All of the Assessors’ activities are intended to insure that taxpayers pay an equitable tax. Every year Assessors conduct market studies to determine what value adjustments are required to maintain property values at or near 100% of market value. The State Department of Revenue (DOR) requires Assessors to submit their valuations for review and certification every three years. Assessors do not raise or lower taxes. That responsibility falls to those citizens who choose to be involved with Town Meeting and budget preparation process. Assessors simply assess taxes in an amount sufficient to cover state and local appropriations.
In Massachusetts, Assessors are either appointed or elected to three-year terms. State law requires that Assessors value all Real Estate and Personal Property subject to taxation. Assessed valuations are based on “full and fair cash value” as of the January 1st preceding each fiscal year. All of the Assessors’ activities are intended to insure that taxpayers pay an equitable tax. Every year Assessors conduct market studies to determine what value adjustments are required to maintain property values at or near 100% of market value. The State Department of Revenue (DOR) requires Assessors to submit their valuations for review and certification every three years. Assessors do not raise or lower taxes. That responsibility falls to those citizens who choose to be involved with Town Meeting and budget preparation process. Assessors simply assess taxes in an amount sufficient to cover state and local appropriations.
PETERSHAM MAPS & PROPERTY RECORDS ONLINE
Petersham property maps and records are now available online by selecting the link below.
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Petersham property maps and records are now available online by selecting the link below.
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PETERSHAM TAX RATE AND BILLS
The Town of Petersham FY2017 Tax Rate is $16.19 per thousand of value. Tax Bills will be due and payable, April 1st, 2017. Filing deadline for abatement’s and exemptions is Friday, April 1st, 2017, and must to be in the hands of the Board of Assessors before 3pm. Interest on late payments is 14 percent per annum. If you own property in Petersham and do not receive a tax bill, please contact Tax Collector at petershamtax@verizon.net or 978-724-6620.
Dana W. Kennan, Chairman
Petersham Board of Assessors
The Town of Petersham FY2017 Tax Rate is $16.19 per thousand of value. Tax Bills will be due and payable, April 1st, 2017. Filing deadline for abatement’s and exemptions is Friday, April 1st, 2017, and must to be in the hands of the Board of Assessors before 3pm. Interest on late payments is 14 percent per annum. If you own property in Petersham and do not receive a tax bill, please contact Tax Collector at petershamtax@verizon.net or 978-724-6620.
Dana W. Kennan, Chairman
Petersham Board of Assessors
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