Treasurer/Collector


WHAT WE DO

TAX COLLECTOR

The tax collector is responsible for:

  • Issuing and collecting real estate, personal property, and excise taxes in accordance with Massachusetts General Law.
  • Collecting payments for water/sewer bills.
  • Collecting payments for parking tickets.
  • Selling annual and monthly parking permits.
  • Selling trash stickers and mini bags.
  • Selling burn permits (during the burning season).
  • Issuing Municipal Lien Certificates.
  • Creating refunds for overpayment and abatement of tax bills.

TREASURER

The treasurer is responsible for:

  • Being the custodian of all monies belonging to the City.
  • Processing payroll and accounts payable checks.
  • Resolving tax titles.
  • Being the custodian of all foreclosed property.
  • Holding auctions for tax foreclosure properties when needed.
  • Acting as administrator of all trust, scholarship and special funds.
  • Acting as treasurer for the Greenfield Contributory Retirement System.
  • Issuing both short- and long-term debt for the City.