City & Town Newsletters

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

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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.

Ask DLS: Encumbrances

This article discusses encumbrances in municipal finance, explaining their role in ensuring contractual obligations are met within operating appropriations. It also clarifies the differences between encumbrances and special purpose appropriations, highlighting the importance of proper documentation and consistent practices in managing funds for periodic charges like utility bills.

Ask DLS: Energy Revolving Loan Fund

This article features frequently asked questions concerning the Energy Revolving Loan Fund.

Ask DLS: Fees and Charges

This FAQ addresses frequently asked questions concerning the authority of municipal boards and officials to set fees and charges for permits, licenses, or certificates they issue and any services they provide and, if those fees and charges are currently established by state statute, to set them above the statutory level.

Ask DLS: Filling Board Vacancies

This FAQ addresses frequently asked questions concerning the filling of vacancies for board of assessors, treasurers and accountants.

Ask DLS: Forest Management Plans

This Ask DLS features frequently asked questions concerning Forest Management Plans.

Ask DLS: Gifts

Answers frequently asked questions related to payments (gifts) from private parties to a municipality.

Ask DLS: HERO Act

This FAQ addresses frequently asked questions concerning "An Act Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our Servicemembers and Veterans" (HERO Act), Chapter 178 of the Acts of 2024.

Ask DLS: Intermunicipal Agreements

Answers frequently asked questions related to intermunicipal agreements.