Frequently Asked Questions

Assessor

I have a delinquent tax bill, can you adjust it?

What is the current mill rate?

What do I do with this plate receipt from DMV?

Does the town provide a Veteran’s Exemption?

Can I get a map of my property?

Board of Selectmen

What are the Town Hall hours?

Finance Department

How does the Town budget process work?

Fire Marshal

How can I request the Fire Marshal to visit my home to check my detectors?

How do I obtain a burn permit?

What is a KnoxBox?

How do I sign up for Community Connect?

Where can I obtain a burn permit? What are the rules and regulations?

Harbor Management Commission

How do I get a permit to store my kayak/canoe at Bushnell Park ?

What permit do I need to build or renovate a dock in Essex?

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Home

Where can I locally apply for a Passport?

How do I apply for room usage at the Town Hall?

How do I apply to hang a street banner?

Inland Wetlands Commission

What are wetlands and why do they need protection?

Can I dispose of leaves and other yard waste in wetlands?

Where can I learn more?

What do I do if there are wetlands (or a watercourse) on my property?

How do I know if I have wetlands on my property?

Land Use

Do I need to obtain a permit for a storable swimming pool?

Land Use - Planning & Zoning and Inland Wetlands

I want to report a possible violation of zoning regulations. How do I go about doing that?

Can I operate a business from my home?

I want to open a business in Town, who do I need to talk to?

I want to add on to my house and also add a deck. How close to the lot line can these structures be built?

How can I find a history of my property?

Park and Recreation

How can I get more information on the local youth sports organizations?

Where is the Park and Recreation Department office located?

I may be interested in leading a Park and Recreation program, are you looking for instructors?

Do you call or confirm all program registrations?

How do I find out last minute weather related program/event cancelation information?

Police

How do I apply for Private / Extra Duty Police Services?

How do I get an application for a pistol permit?

What do I do if I receive a Bad Check?

How can I get a criminal background check done?

How do I obtain a copy of a police and/or accident report?

Public Works

Whom should I contact about town tree questions?

Does Public Works pick up leaves or Christmas Trees?

Is there a winter storm parking policy?

Registrars of Voters

How do I get an absentee ballot?

Tax Collector

What is the best way to pay my tax bill?

Who should checks be made payable to?

Can I pay all my taxes on one check?

Can the interest on my tax bill be waived?

What if I never receive a tax bill?

Town Clerk

What do I need to do to get a dog license?

I will not be in Town for the upcoming election, primary, or referendum, How Can I Vote?

How are the fees set in the Town Clerk's Office?