Delinquent Property Tax Recovery

At a glance

• What: the status of properties in property tax delinquency and how the town will recover the funds.
• Where it stands: at the August 4, 2026 workshop the Treasurer's office was developing a plan using the tax title process; staff will analyze whether it is advisable to foreclose on any property.

Detail

• Mizikar provided a spreadsheet of outstanding delinquent property taxes.
• Staff will develop an approach to recovery and report back; no action was taken.

Sources

• Select Board workshop minutes, August 4, 2026: https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08042026-5454

Log

2026-08-04 - Select Board Workshop

Delinquency spreadsheet reviewed; tax title plan under development.

2026-09-17 - Finance Committee

Staff said about $2.8 million is in the tax title process and properties move there after roughly 48 months.