City & Town Newsletters

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

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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.

Ask DLS: Linkage Fees  

Answers frequently asked questions related to linkage fees.

Ask DLS: Local Tax Collection  

Answers frequently asked questions related to the role of the tax collector and local tax collections.

Ask DLS: Motor Vehicle Excise Exemptions for Veterans and Military Personnel  

This FAQ addresses frequently asked questions concerning veterans and military personnel and the motor vehicle excise exemption.

Ask DLS: Municipal Charges Collection  

Answers frequently asked questions related to collection of municipal charges.

Ask DLS: Property Tax Deferrals for Qualifying Seniors  

This article features frequently asked questions related to property tax deferrals for qualifying seniors.

Ask DLS: Recent Legislation - Chapterland Application Deadlines  

Answers frequently asked questions related to recent legislative changes impacting chapterland application deadlines and procedures.

Ask DLS: Role of the Finance Committee, Selectboard, and Officers in Drafting and Presenting the Annual Budget to Town Meeting  

This article features frequently asked questions concerning the role of the finance committee and selectboard in drafting and presenting the annual budget to town meeting.