Staff Members:

Julie Languirand, Treasurer/Collector
Katie Chase, Assistant Treasurer
Chris Accardi, Payroll Administration
Scott Lauder, Information Management Specialist
Georgia Koulouras, Computer Operator/Administrative Secretary

Department Information:

The following information will provide you with some helpful information regarding operations of the Treasurer/Collector's Office.

Real Estate and Property Tax Due Dates:

Real estate and personal property taxes run on the municipal fiscal year and are due quarterly. The due dates are as follows:

1st Quarter August 1st Period 7/1-9/30
2nd Quarter November 1st Period 10/1-12/31
3rd Quarter February 1st Period 1/1-3/31
4th Quarter May 1st Period 4/1-6/30

Real estate and personal property tax bills are mailed twice each year, once at the end of June and once at the end of December.

Municipal Lien Certificate:

A Municipal Lien Certificate is a legal document usually requested for property transfers and refinances. This document is recorded at the Essex County Registry of Deeds in Salem, Massachusetts. It may list any outstanding property taxes and utilities at the time of request. It also contains record owner, property, location, value assessment, land area and book and page of recorded deed.

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax:

The Treasurer/Collectors Office mails excise bills throughout the year as we receive the vehicle information from the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The excise tax bills are due 30 days from the date of issue. Each vehicle is billed per calendar year, for the months a registration plate is in possession.

Boat Excise Tax:

Boat excise tax is assessed for prior season and collected on an annual basis, according to the schedule in the Assessor's Office.