The Town Manager is currently seeking a qualified individual interested in serving on the Board of Assessors. The Board of Assessors is comprised of a full time chairman, principal assessor, and two (2) part time volunteers.
The Board of Assessors, established under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 24, establishes and maintains valuations for all real and personal property within the community for purposes of generating tax revenues; conducts research of real estate market (including sales and ratio studies); prepares sales and other reports for state review and certification of values; prepares and certifies abutters lists; processes abatements, liens, and apportionment; maintains assessors’ maps, plans, property transfer records, and valuation data; processes all real and personal property abatements and exemptions; processes and abates motor vehicle excise; and, prepares data for state approval of tax rate.
Interested parties must be registered voters of the Town and are asked to submit a letter of interest and qualifications by mail to Kevin J. Mizikar, Town Manager, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA or by email to amartinez@shrewsburyma.gov no later than 4:30 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.