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1. What are the Fiscal 2018 Tax Rates?

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1. What is the most efficient method to report an unplowed road following a winter storm?
2. Why do certain streets get more attention than others?
3. Why do snow plows block my driveway with snow when they clear the road?
4. What If I Have a Medical Emergency and My Street Has Not Been Plowed of Snow Yet?
5. Why do snow plow operators drive with their blades up during a storm?
6. My mailbox was damaged during the winter storm, will the Town repair it?
7. The Town damaged my property (lawn, sprinkler, shrubs, etc), will they repair the damage?
8. Where can I direct my questions and comments?

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1. What is Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT)?
2. How does PAYT work?
3. When did Sandwich implement the program?
4. Why did the Town implement the PAYT program?
5. Is this a new idea in Massachusetts?
6. How much will bags cost?
7. How much does the permit fee cost?
8. What type of bags do we have to use?
9. Does everyone have to purchase bags?
10. Where can we buy bags?
11. What if I don’t have the proper bag?
12. How many PAYT bags will we be able to dispose of each week?
13. How does the Town minimize illegal dumping?
14. Will there be any charge for recycling?
15. How do I dispose of non-routine items?
16. How can I reduce my trash costs?
17. How can residents using private haulers recycle?

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1. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - What is the difference between real estate taxes and personal property taxes.
2. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - How often are real estate and property tax bills mailed?
3. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - Are real estate and property taxes in Sandwich paid semi-annually or quarterly?
4. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - If I lost my bill or never received a bill, can I or a Tax Service send in payment?
5. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - Where do I send or bring my payment?
6. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - Why do return envelopes sent out by the town with tax bills have a return mailing address in Boston, MA?
7. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - Can I pay taxes on-line? Which ones? What information will I need? Can I get a receipt?
8. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - Why is the former owner’s name on my real estate tax bill?
9. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - If I pay my real estate or property tax bill late, will I be charged interest?
10. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - What is the CPA tax?
11. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - What is the Water District tax? Is it the same as a water bill? Why does it show up on my Real Estate tax bill?
12. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - Why doesn't my exemption show on my real estate bill?
13. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - I need to change my mailing address for my real estate and personal property tax bills; who do I contact?
14. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - When do name changes on real estate and personal property taxes take effect?
15. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - How do I check to see if my mortgage company made my tax payment on time?
16. Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes - I’m filling out my annual federal and state tax returns, how can I obtain information on tax payments made during a calendar year?
17. Personal Property Taxes - I received a personal property tax bill; however, I sold my property. Am I responsible for this bill?
18. Personal Property Taxes - Why do I receive a personal property tax bill when other residents that I know do not?
19. Personal Property Taxes - Are personal property taxes paid by a mortgage company like real estate taxes are?
20. Other Questions - Can one check be written for several tax bills?
21. Other Questions - How can I find out the map and parcel numbers for my property?
22. Other Questions - How much are Municipal Lien Certificates?
23. Beach Stickers - When do beach stickers and transfer station stickers go on sale, and for what period of the year are they good for?
24. Beach Stickers - Can I get a beach sticker or transfer station sticker by mail?
25. Beach Stickers - I sold my car and forgot to remove the beach and transfer station stickers. Can I get replacement stickers for my new car?
26. Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes - When during the year do excise tax bills come out?
27. Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes - Can you correct my mailing address on my automobile excise bill?
28. Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes - Who assesses the value of my vehicle?
29. Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes - I sold my vehicle (boat); how do I apply for abatement (rebate) of my excise tax?
30. Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes - Who/what is the Deputy Collector, and what is his/her role?
31. Boat Excise Taxes - When do boat excise tax bills come out?
32. Boat Excise Taxes - What is involved in determining whether a boat excise tax is owed to Sandwich or to another town?

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1. What do I need to access the Transfer Station?
2. Where do I purchase a One-Time Pass or Non-Routine Ticket?
3. Do I need to use Pay-As-You-Throw bags with a One-Time-Pass?
4. Can I dispose non-routine items or leaves & grass clippings with a One-Time Pass?
5. How do I dispose bulky items if I own a small car?
6. When will compost be available to Transfer Station permit holders?
7. Does the Sandwich Transfer Station operate a "swap-shop"?
8. Where do I dispose prohibited Transfer Station items?
9. How do I dispose oil or gas soaked rags?