Treasurer/Collector

Services:

The Treasurer/Collector's office is responsible for the collection of the following bills:

  • Real estate
  • Personal property
  • Water
  • Vehicle excise
  • Boat excise
  • Sewer

Collection of returned checks for all departments with a $25 per item fee; replacement funds in cash, money order, or bank check only

Other Treasurer/Collector functions include:

  • Issuance of municipal lien certificates (MLC's). MLC's are $50.00 each, please send a written request along with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
  • Securing liens against delinquent taxpayers (tax taking to foreclosure)
  • Preparation of tax title and water/sewer betterment lien redemptions/releases
  • Payroll administration and preparation
  • Administration of Town's employee benefit program
  • Liaison with Bristol County Retirement System
  • Maintenance of Town's banking relationships
  • Debt and cash management activities
  • Investment of Town funds
  • For tax information, please contact Karen Amarello below
  • “Please note DOXO is not affiliated with the Town of Acushnet for online bill payment.

    All residents and taxpayers are hereby advised that the bill paying services provided by DOXO are not endorsed by the Town, nor can the Town accept any responsibility for transactions conducted through DOXO. While this service does list contact information for the Town of Acushnet, the Town has no contract or affiliation with this company. The Town does offer bill paying service through UniPay, which is a vendor approved by the Town.”

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Karen Amarello Senior Clerk 508-998-0200 x4211
Carla Mourao Assistant Treasurer/ Collector 508 998 0200 x 4210
Lang Nguyen Part-time Senior Clerk 508-998-0200 x4315
Jennifer Garrant Treasurer/Collector 508-998-0200 x 4212