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ers. State and Federal laws are mandating wheelchair rate based on the budget and then commit the tax levy accessible busses but compliance is hampered by to the Tax Collector. financial issues. Current policies oftour operators appear discriminatory but we don't see a solution in Fiscal Year 2013 saw overall property values in the near term. We will continue to work with MOD, Mashpee remain steady as the Real Estate Market sta. CORD and other cape disability commissions to find bilized. The Assessing Department continues to work a solution. tirelessly in following any market fluctuations to fairly assess all properties and reflect any changes so that all We always encourage residents to notify com- Mashpee properties are equitably assessed. mittee members of any access problems they encounter. Many town and commercial projects will The Board of Assessors' areas of responsibility be getting underway in the Spring. Making these include: issues known as soon as possible will give appropriate Real Estate and Personal Property tax valuations individuals time to incorporate corrective action into Administering Motor Vehicle Excise taxes their plans. Administering Boat Excise taxes • Personal and Charitable Exemptions Respectively submitted, Administering water, street and sewer better. Robert Wooldridge, Chairman ments Michele Brady The Assessing Department's charge is to: Charles Maintanis 0 Discover, analyze, and reflect the value changes Kathleen Moore that occur in the market Patricia Parolski • Regularly inspect each property to record spe- Beverly Wooldridge cific features of the land and buildings Carol Sherman,Board of Selectmen Liaison . List items such as size, type, and quality of con- struction,number of rooms,baths,fireplaces,the type of heating, etc. Report of the • Inspect each structure in town at least once every Director of Assessing nine years • Set the Tax Rate based on budget requirements and valuations To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Real estate and motor vehicle excise tax levies Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: account for the majority of the funds available to the The Board of Assessors values all Real and municipality. Efficient and effective assessment prac- Personal Property within the Town of Mashpee as well tices result in a predictable tax levy which is essential as the Mashpee Water District. Values are determined to maintaining town services. I would like to once as of January 1 st each year. These values are based on again thank the dedicated Assessing Office employees the previous calendar year's sales. The legal standard and Members of the Board of Assessors for all of their is that all property is assessed at its"full and fair mar- hard work and commitment to the Town of Mashpee. ket value". That is, the amount a knowledgeable and willing buyer would pay a knowledgeable and willing If you have any questions or concerns, please seller on the open market. The fiscal period ending contact us or stop into the office and we will be happy to assist you. June 30, 2013 is based on the assessment date of January 1, 2012. Respectfully Submitted, The Massachusetts Department of Revenue Jason R. Streebel, MAA (DOR) extensively audits the Assessor's Office trien- Director of Assessing nially to verify that the assessors are using correct Mass Appraisal methodology and that its values reflect full and fair market value. When the DOR is satisfied,the assessors are allowed to calculate the tax 28