Maynard seeks volunteer for Board of Assessors vacancy

The Town of Maynard announced Oct. 29 that there is a vacancy on the town's Board of Assessors.

The three-member volunteer board works with the town's chief assessor to help establish fair market value of real and personal property for tax purposes, as required by the state. The board also commits motor vehicle excise taxes, administers Chapter Land tax programs, processes tax exemptions and abatements, and helps maintain mapping and inventory records for property throughout Maynard. The Assessor's Office is staffed by a full-time chief assessor and an assessor's assistant.

The appointed individual will serve a three-year term.

According to the town, applicants should be Maynard residents with good communication skills and analytical thinking ability, and must be willing to train within the Division of Local Services program to receive a certificate. Some knowledge of property appraisal, the construction industry, local business development or the local real estate market is preferred.

Residents interested in the position are asked to fill out the Board & Committee Interest Form.

Source: Town of Maynard announcement, October 29, 2026.

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