AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
November 15, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Town Building
Public hearing and decision on FY 2012 tax classifications.
Posted 10/21/11
Notice Of Tax Classification Hearing
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the Town Building, 380 Great Road, Stow, MA on the issue of tax classification. The purpose of the hearing is to allow taxpayers the opportunity to present their views on whether or not Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Open Space and Personal Property should be taxed with one rate for all property classes, or to use different tax rates for different property classes.
The hearing will include a presentation by the Board of Assessors outlining the options available under Chapter 40, Section 56 of the Massachusetts General Laws. At the conclusion of the public hearing the Board of Selectmen shall determine whether or not tax classification shall be applied for the FiscalYear 2012 tax rate. Currently the Town taxes at a single tax rate for all property classes. All concerned taxpayers are encouraged to attend to present their views orally or in writing.
If there are questions about the hearing, please contact the Assessors' Office at 897-4597.
James H. Salvie
Chairman, Board of Selectmen
Posted 10/14/11
| 
