NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

TOWN OF HARWICH PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2016

The Town of Harwich has received notification from the Bureau of Local Assessments of

preliminary certification of the Towns revaluation program and proposed assessments for

all classes of property for fiscal year 2016. The fiscal year 2016 proposed assessments

are as of January 1, 2015, utilizing the 2014 sales.

The revaluation program is necessary to achieve full and fair cash value in accordance

with the requirements of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40 § 56 and Chapter 58

§1, 1A and 3.

The proposed values were derived utilizing a methodology based on

generally accepted mass appraisal practices, and are supported with current market

evidence and are uniformly and equitably applied to all property.

Listings of the proposed assessments will be available in the Board of Assessor’s office at

the Town Hall, Community Center and Brooks Free Library, during regular business hours

commencing Tuesday, October 13, 2015 through Monday, October 19, 2015. The

proposed assessments will also be available on the Town’s website at

www.harwich-ma.gov. Any questions on valuation should be directed to the Assessor’s

office at 508-430-7503.