City & Town Newsletters

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

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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: Drafting Articles for Town Meeting Warrants

This article features frequently asked questions concerning the drafting of articles for town meeting warrants.

Ask DLS: Elected to Appointed/Combining Roles

Answers frequently asked questions related to moving municipal positions from elected to appointed and combinding certain municipal roles.

Ask DLS: Electronic Tax Bills and Abatement Applications

This FAQ addresses frequently asked questions concerning electronic tax bills and submitting electronic abatement applications.