Tax Classification Public Hearing Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:15 p.m.

Notice of Tax Classification Hearing

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:15 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 Select Board shall determine whether or not tax classification shall be applied for the Fiscal Year 2024 tax rate.  Currently the Town taxes at a single tax rate for all property classes. All concerned taxpayers are encouraged to attend, either in person or via Zoom, to present their views orally or submit them in writing to the office.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 844 3187 0752
Passcode: 25964081

If there are questions about the hearing, please contact the Assessors' Office at 897-4597.

Cortni Frecha
Chair, Select Board

Posted October 30, 2023
The Stow Independent, one time: November 1, 2023 issue