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Why does Goshen need house numbers?

The purpose of numbering houses is to assist in locating and identifying buildings in the Town of Goshen. This project was undertaken by the Goshen Fire Department in 1992 as a first step in establishing an “Enhanced 911” system. This system enables emergency personnel to correctly pinpoint the location of the (non-cellular) caller and swiftly...

Community Development Strategy Review - 1/17/2018 @ 8PM

PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF GOSHEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY REVIEW Come help determine the town’s goals and priorities in Affordable Housing, Transportation, Land Use, Natural Resources, Energy Efficiency, Health and Human Services and more! SELECT BOARD MEETING ROOM 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 17th, 2018

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MassDEP Forms & Information used for Complying with The Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Regulations

The Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Regulations are administered by the Goshen Conservation Commission in order to ensure that no harm is done to the wetlands or to their ability to protect public and private water supply, protect groundwater, protect water quality, prevent flooding and storm damage, and protect wildlife, wildlife habitat, and fisheries (the...

Conservation Commission

Overview The Goshen Conservation Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and related regulations. The Commission has the authority to regulate activities in the "buffer zone” of upland that is within 100 feet of a wetland or stream, and the “riverfront area” within 200 feet of perennial rivers or streams. If you are planning any...

About

Goshen is located in the eastern foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in Western Massachusetts approximately three hours west of Boston and two hours east of Albany, NY. Goshen was a part of the town of Chesterfield until it became a town in its own right by an act of incorporation passed May 14, 1781. The...

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Property Tax Forms & Guides information from the Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue

Go to Property Tax Forms & Guides to find information from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue on forms and applications that may be submitted to the Assessors for the following subjects: Guides to Real Estate Tax Exemptions in Massachusetts Guide to Real Estate Tax Deferrals Applications for Personal Property Tax Exemptions Applications for Personal Property Tax...

Assessors Maps & Property Record Cards

Go to the Goshen Assessors' maps which are located on a separate web site. Once there, you can utilize the functions indicated below. Click on the search button, in the upper left corner of the screen, and enter a street address. Select the property listed and you can view the Property Card or the Tax...

How can I get copies of the Assessors maps?

Here are the latest Assessor's Maps: Goshen Assessors' Maps_2013 - Index Goshen Assessors' Maps_2013 - Sheet 1 Goshen Assessors' Maps_2013 - Sheet 2 Goshen Assessors' Maps_2013 - Sheet 3 Goshen Assessors' Maps_2017 - Sheet 4 Goshen Assessors' Maps_2017 - Sheet 5 Goshen Assessors' Maps_2017 - Sheet 5-A Goshen Assessors' Maps_2013 - Sheet 6 Goshen Assessors'...

Where can I find abatement, exemption, Chapter 61 and other forms?

Abatements Application for Abatement of Real Estate or Personal Property Application for Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatement (short form) Application for Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatement (long form) Exemptions Application for Senior Exemption Application for Statutory Exemption for the Blind Application for Veterans Exemption Chapter 61 Application for Chapter 61 – Forestry Application for Chapter...

What are the Board of Assessors Form and Application deadlines?

February 1st: Application for Abatement of Real Estate or Personal Property March 1st: 3ABC Application Forms for Charitable Property owners. Personal Property "Form of List" applications Income and Expense Statements Month of March: Personal exemptions are due 90 days from the mailing of the 3rd quarter actual tax bill. July 1st (Beginning of the Fiscal...

What do I need to know about motor vehicle excise tax?

According to the Department of Revenue, the motor vehicle excise is imposed for the privilege of registering a motor vehicle. It is an assessment in lieu of a personal property tax, however it is billed on a calendar year, not a fiscal year like real and personal property. The amount of the motor vehicle excise...

What is Proposition 2 ½?

This is the title given to an initiative petition adopted by the voters of Massachusetts in 1980. It restricts the increase in the tax levy to two and a half percent of the prior year’s tax levy, plus new growth, overrides and/or debt exclusions. Proposition 2½: does not apply to individual tax bills.

When are changes to the improvements applied to the property value as compared to changes in value due to market conditions?

Physical changes to property such as an addition to the house are applied up to June 30 for the next fiscal year values. The assessed value is an estimate of what the property could have sold for on the date of valuation (January 1) if it had been available for sale, and exposed to the...

When and how is property valued?

An assessment, by law, must be at market value (a.k.a. full and fair cash value) as of January 1 of each year. Every three years the Department of Revenue (D.O.R.) certifies that assessments are at market value by reviewing the sales data within the town. (Between the triennial certification periods assessed values are reviewed and...

What is market value and how is it determined?

Market value is the major focus of most real property appraisals. Usually included in the definition is the price that a typically motivated buyer will give a typically motivated seller, as of a specified date, allowing for a reasonable exposure time in the market. It should be noted that the sale price of a property...

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