There are two candidates, Brian Cronin and Richard Larson, running for a seat on the Board of Assessors. It is a three year term. The Board of Assessors is a three person board. The current members are Bill Bennett and Jim Henderson. Following are the closing statements made by the candidates at the recent Milton Matters forum held at Fuller Village.

The following definition of the Board of Assessors comes from the town of Westborough:

The Board of Assessors is responsible for determining the fair market value of all property located within the Town.  There are three (3) principal types of local taxes administered by the Board:  real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle excise.  The Board is also responsible for the administration of all laws relative to local taxation as outlined in the General Laws of Massachusetts, and is supervised in the administration of these laws by the Department of Revenue’s Division of Local Services.  Additionally, the Board of Assessors is responsible for compiling and submitting all data required for setting the tax rate on an annual basis to the Department of Revenue for approval on an annual basis.

 

Assessor Candidate Brian Cronin’s closing statement from Milton Matters Candidate’s Forum

Assessor Candidate Richard Larson’s closing statement from Milton Matters Candidate’s Forum