Assessors Department

FY2024 Tax Rate $14.28

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The role of the Assessors Office is the valuation of all real and personal property throughout the community. Assessed values in Massachusetts are based on “full and fair cash value”, or 100 percent of the fair market value as of January 1st of each year.  Assessors submit these values for approval to the State Department of Revenue every year. To meet these requirements, the assessors are obligated to revalue all properties yearly and, once every five years, undergo a state recertification audit. In addition, the Assessors Office responsibilities include processing deeds and ownership information, tax map maintenance, property tax abatements, personal exemptions, excise tax issues, and various real estate related inquiries.

Property Inspections

As mandated by the Department of Revenue, the Board of Assessors is required to attempt an inspection of all properties to verify the accuracy of our records once every ten years.  Additional inspections are conducted on properties with construction activity and building permits including new construction, additions, renovations, finished basements, etc.  Since property valuation is based on market sales, recently sold properties are inspected every year.  Inspections are also conducted at a property at the owner's request to be sure your property information is correct.

The assessor will ask to do a full interior and exterior inspection in order to verify the accuracy of assessing records. At the least, an exterior inspection, front and rear photos are planned for all properties. A door hanger will be left if there is no answer at the door.  Inspections generally take only about 10-15 minutes.

 

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Patty Mespelli Assessor Assistant (508) 393-5006
Brian Fernandes Data Collector Assessor (508) 393-5005
Lee Keomanivong Principal Assessor (508)-393-5007

Board Members

Name
Christopher Reidy
Paul Cibelli