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City & Town Newsletters

Addresses matters of interest to local officials. Published by the Division of Local Services.

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Ask DLS: Accounting Changes

This article features frequently asked questions concerning recent publications and the reservation of funds.

Ask DLS: Accounting Procedures Associated with Police Details

This article features frequently asked questions concerning the accounting procedures associated with police details, specifically when a police officer from another municipality performs a detail.

Ask DLS: Assessor Inspections

This month's Ask DLS features frequently asked questions concerning assessor inspections and what happens when a homeowner refuses to allow an assessor onto their property.

Ask DLS: ATB Case Related to “Sufficient Beneficial Interest”

This article features frequently asked questions concerning a recent case from the Appellate Tax Board (ATB), Helbert v. Board of Assessors of the Town of Wilmington. This case concerns what constitutes a “sufficient beneficial interest” when property is held in trust.

Ask DLS: Cannabis Dispensary Issues

Answers frequently asked questions related to cannabis dispensary issues.

Ask DLS: Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023

This FAQ addresses frequently asked questions related to legislative changes contains in Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023 concerning opioid settlement funds.

Ask DLS: Chapterlands

Answers frequently asked questions related to chapterlands.

Ask DLS: Collection Procedures for Certain Unpaid Municipal Violation Fines

Answers frequently asked questions related to collection procedures for certain unpaid violations.

Ask DLS: Community Choice Aggregation Adder Fees

This article features frequently asked questions concerning Community Choice Aggregation Adder Fees.

Ask DLS: Community Impact Fees

This article features frequently asked questions concerning Community Impact Fees collected from cannabis establishments and the recent decision in Ascend Mass, LLC v. City of Newton.