Tax Classification Hearing In Needham Has Been Scheduled For December 8

Press release from the Town of Needham:

November 27, 2020

The Select Board will hold a Public Hearing via ZOOM on Tuesday December 8, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. regarding the allocation of the fiscal year 2021 tax levy among the various classes of property in Needham. This hearing, which is required by state law, will give interested citizens and taxpayers the opportunity to comment on local property tax policy as it will be applied for fiscal year 2021. All real estate is classified according to use.

The allocation of the burden of the tax levy may be adjusted between the Residential and Commercial/Industrial classes, within certain limits, by the Select Board. Relevant data and information will be provided at this hearing by the Assessors. All interested parties, and/or parties wishing to be heard will be afforded an opportunity to comment at this time. In addition, written comments to both Boards may be sent, by e-mail by 3:30 p.m. on 12/8 or postal mail c/o Needham Select Board, Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 by email at [email protected].

The link to the ZOOM meeting is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83012497485

This press release was produced by the Town of Needham. The views expressed here are the author’s own.