Local Action Update for Real and Personal Property taxes, Exemptions and Water Bills

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The Board of Selectmen voted on April 16, 2020 to accept sections 10 and 11 of the Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting From COVID-19, Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020.

 

Real estate and personal property tax payment due date extended to June 1, 2020,

Real estate Exemptions and Deferrals applications extended to June 1, 2020,

Waive the payment of interest and other penalties in the event of a late payment for any excise, tax, betterment assessment or apportionment, water rate user fees, or other charges added to tax for any payments with a due date on or after March 10, 2020, this waiver of interest and penalties is granted if payment is made after its due date but before June 30, 2020,

Water Department to defer the due date of the third quarter water bills to June 15, 2020 allowing for a 15 day grace period to June 30, 2020.