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Welcome to the Finance Department
About Us
The Finance Department is responsible for planning, directing and controlling financial and administrative functions for the Town and Departments, by following municipal policies and procedures and in accordance with Federal and State legislation.
This is accomplished by balancing general ledger accounts monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting, year-end preparation for the annual independent financial audit and overseeing the balancing of the Town's monthly bank statements.
In addition, this office processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, assists with real estate and personal property supplemental and abatements, and assists the Town Manager with budget preparation.
Important Taxpayer's Notice
INTEREST OF 8% PER ANNUM CHARGED BEGINNING 03/16/2024
As per State Law, the ownership and valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation shall be fixed as of April 1st.
If you sold your real estate after April 1st of this year, it is your obligation to forward this bill to the current property owner. Failure to forward may result in a lien being placed against your name. If you have an escrow account, please forward a copy to your mortgage holder prior to the due date.
Revenue Sharing & State Aid to Education have already reduced local property taxes this fiscal year by approximately:
2023-2024:
2022-2023: 39.0%
The Finance Department is responsible for planning, directing and controlling financial and administrative functions for the Town and Departments, by following municipal policies and procedures and in accordance with Federal and State legislation.
This is accomplished by balancing general ledger accounts monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting, year-end preparation for the annual independent financial audit and overseeing the balancing of the Town's monthly bank statements.
In addition, this office processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, assists with real estate and personal property supplemental and abatements, and assists the Town Manager with budget preparation.
Important Taxpayer's Notice
INTEREST OF 8% PER ANNUM CHARGED BEGINNING 03/16/2024
As per State Law, the ownership and valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation shall be fixed as of April 1st.
If you sold your real estate after April 1st of this year, it is your obligation to forward this bill to the current property owner. Failure to forward may result in a lien being placed against your name. If you have an escrow account, please forward a copy to your mortgage holder prior to the due date.
Revenue Sharing & State Aid to Education have already reduced local property taxes this fiscal year by approximately:
2023-2024:
2022-2023: 39.0%