Frequently Asked Questions

Board of Assessors

How will the new valuation affect my tax bill? If my assessment went down, how can my tax bill go up?

How often does the valuation of properties change?

Where do I send my taxes?

What's the difference between an abatement and an exemption?

Board of Health

I don't wish to use the Town trash service, can I hire any trash company to pick up my trash? Or I need to rent a dumpster, can I hire any dumpster company?

Can anyone pump my septic system?

Can anyone install, replace, or repair a septic system in Mendon?

How do I get rid of a toilet?

How do I schedule a bulk pickup?

Building Department

What information do I need to apply for a permit?

What are my property setbacks?

Highway Department

Who should I report a pothole to?

The catch basin (storm drain) near my house is clogged. What should I do?

What is the policy regarding damage to my vehicle from a pothole?

Historical Commission

What is the Demolition Delay Bylaw?

Land Use Committee

What are sources of funding the town uses to pay for land conservation?

Master Plan Committee

How do I become a member of the Master Plan Committee?

How will the Town of Mendon benefit from having a Master Plan?

Parks & Recreation

What is the Mendon Parks Dept Tax ID/EIN?

Is there a public boat ramp on Lake Nipmuc?

What is the Parks Department's Refund Policy?

How do I register for youth sports?

Do I need an authorization to use parks and field space?

Planning Board

Are Planning Board Meetings Open to the Public?

Where can I get a copy of the Subdivision Rules & Regulations?

Where can I get a booklet of Zoning Bylaws?

Select Board

Does Mendon have a Tree Warden?

How do I get a street light fixed?

I am having a yard sale. Do I need a permit?

How can I apply for a liquor license?

How can I register a complaint about a door-to-door salesperson?

Taxation Aid Committee

What's the difference between an abatement and an exemption?

Do I qualify for a tax exemption?

Town Clerk

Why do I need to answer my census?

How do I know when there is going to be a Town Meeting or Election?

Water Commission

I'm selling my property, how do I request a final reading?

Does my property have Town water?

What do I do if I have a question about my bill?

Do I Have A Water Leak?

Does the Town water have fluoride in it?

Zoning Board of Appeals

How does the Petition get advertised in the newspaper?

When is the Petition scheduled for a Public Hearing?

What happens at the Public Hearings?

Zoning By-Law Review Committee

What are Zoning Bylaws?