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"An act to address challenges faced by municipalities and state authorities resulting from COVID-19” Sections 10 AND 11 of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 

Division of Local Services

April, 2020 Website FAQs - COVID-19 Legislation - These FAQs respond to frequently asked questions on the implementation of local options under sections 10 and 11 of chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 - An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting from COVID-19. These local options allow a city/town to: (1) extend the due dates of property tax bills and filing deadline for exemption applications under c. 59; and (2) to waive statutory interest on certain late