Keeps books for and exercises financial budgetary control over each office, department and agency. Prepares a financial statement and report at the end of each fiscal year. Has custody of investments and invested funds of the Town. Serves as tax collector. The prior revaluation was done in 1986.
Revaluation also occurs when the property has been altered by additions or improvements.
Revaluation then occurs by December of that year. The Town does not revaluate each time a house is sold. By State law, revaluation must occur every ten years. Review all budget requests from the Town Council and School Committee Present a consolidated tentative budget at a formal public hearing two weeks prior to the Financial Town Meeting. Presides, manages and regulates the business of all Financial Town Meetings.