Treasurer

The Treasurer is elected at Town Meeting to a one-year term and is responsible for keeping the town’s financial accounts, investing money received by the town (with the approval of the Select Board), keeping a record of the taxes voted, and paying orders drawn on town accounts. The Treasurer works with the auditors to settle town accounts prior to Town Meeting and is often called upon to provide the Select Board with financial information. In Middlesex, one person performs the roles of both Treasurer and Delinquent Tax Collector.

It is the job of the Delinquent Tax Collector to notify taxpayers when their taxes are overdue, to make arrangements for late payments, or to take formal collection actions (including conducting tax sales of the property when necessary). This official must keep records of all delinquent accounts and provide an accounting of them for the Town Report. 

The town recognizes there are circumstances beyond the control of a taxpayer which results in overdue taxes. It will work with people in a professional manner to help them meet their obligation. However, if a taxpayer fails to contact the collector, does not deal in good faith or does not get current within a reasonable amount of time it is the town’s duty to proceed with all appropriate collection methods to recover the debt. For more information, refer to the Middlesex Policy for the Collection of Current and Delinquent Taxes.

This official is elected for a one-year term.

This position will process accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and assist with other duties.