Town of Hampton - Lane Memorial Library

- TAX COLLECTOR -
It was a busy year in the tax office and it continues to be a constant pleasure and privilege to serve
you, the taxpayers of Hampton.
Grateful and sincerest thanks to Glenna Brown who has worked in the tax office during tax season for
10 years. Glenna retired and will be greatly missed. I hope she stops by to visit us now and then, and
no, we won’t put you to work when you visit, I promise! Not only was Glenna dedicated to her job,
the accuracy of her bookkeeping skills were impeccable. In addition, she is a very nice person. Thank
you; take care and God Bless You, Glenna you’re wonderful.
Special thanks to Deputy Tax Collector Lil Hammarstrom for her dedication, and pleasant personality.
I acknowledge and thank our seasonal part time tax ladies, who work during our busy property tax
seasons. Thank you and special recognition to Virginia Murphy for giving unselfishly of her time, her
presence eased the tremendous workload. We have two new comers on board. Esther Hopkins took
over Glenna’s job (and wasn’t scared off.) Esther did a superb job for her first time up at the plate for
the December billing. Peg Jarosz came on board for the December billing at crunch time and was
instrumental in easing the heavy workload. To all these women, Lil, Virginia, Esther and Peg, you are
greatly appreciated and instrumental in the smooth operation of the tax office at our busy tax seasons.
In 2006, this office collected a total of $45,867,101.59 for property tax, land rent, tax liens and
$252,532.94 in interest on tax liens and late payments. Tax bills mailed totaled 18,204 for the two
billings, 356 more mailings than last year. Also mailed were 185 certified notices of impending tax
lien letters, 56 certified notices to mortgagees and 34 certified notices of possible deeding. No
properties were deeded.
Liens were executed and recorded against 98 properties, representing $289,157.67 in unpaid 2005
property tax (7/10 of 1% of the Tax Warrant.) The 2005 property taxes were 99.3% collected before
tax liening. By the close of 2006, this office collected 95% of the full year 2006 tax levy.
The tax office wishes a healthy and happy year to everyone and we look forward to continue serving
the people of this great community.
Most sincerely,
Joyce Sheehan, Tax Collector
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