IMPORTANT NOTICE TO TOWN OF WALPOLE TAXPAYERS

Taxes Due May 1, 2012

The fiscal year 2012 fourth quarter real estate and personal property tax bills were mailed on Friday, March 16, 2012. The fourth quarter bill lists the actual tax for fiscal year 2012. If you have not received a bill for your property, please call the Tax Collector’s office to have a duplicate mailed to you.

State law requires that the tax bill must be mailed to the owner of record as of January 1, 2011. If you purchased your property after January 1, 2011, please be aware that the tax bill may be forwarded to the previous owner by the United States Postal Service. You should call the Tax Collector’s office to have a copy of the bill mailed to you so that you can pay the bill by the due date.

Tax payments are due in the Tax Collector’s Office by Tuesday, May 1, 2012. If you intend to mail your payment, please allow ample time for Postal Service delivery. A postmark is not proof of timely payment.

The Tax Collector's office is open on:

• Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Tuesday, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Friday from 7:00 AM to Noon

Questions regarding payment of your tax bill need to be directed to Tax Collector’s Office, Town Hall, 135 School Street, Walpole, MA 02081 or call (508) 660-7299.