| FAQ's |
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| Taxes: |
| When are Taxes due? |
| Tax payments are due on the 2nd Tuesdays in September & March. (The next two payment dates are September 8, 2009 & March 9, 2010). |
| When will I get my tax bill? |
| Tax bills are sent in mid-late July. |
| Are postmarks accepted? |
| Yes, tax payments in envelopes postmarked on or before the due date will be accepted as timely. |
| How are Delinquent Taxes determined? |
| Any taxes left unpaid after the second tax due date become delinquent, 8% penalty & 1% interest are levied in the first month of delinquency. There is a 1% interest calculation for the first 3 months and 1.5% interest for each month thereafter. |
| Who do I contact if my taxes are delinquent? |
| The Town Manager serves as the Delinquent Tax Collector in Dorset. |
| Roads: |
| Who do I call for road repairs? |
| Town Garage 362-5244 or Town Manager 362-4571 ext. 3 |
| Does the town maintain private roads? |
| No, the town is responsible for maintaining town highways. Private roads are owned by the landowners on that road, and they are responsible for keeping it maintained. |
| Why hasn't my road been plowed? |
| Dorset has over 40 miles of town highway, and a 4-person road crew to maintain the road system. The highway department arrives very early and remains on call during winter storms. Each crew member is given a maintenance route that can take lengthy periods of time to complete. |
| Dogs: |
| Does Dorset have a leash law? |
| Yes, Dorset has an Animal Ordinance that requires dogs to be leashed and under control of the owner/handler when off the owner's property. |
| Does my Dog have to be registered? |
| Yes,State Law requires all dogs more than six months old to be registered. To register your dog, visit or call the town clerk, present proof of a current rabies vaccination and pay the registration fee. Registration of dogs is required by April 1st of each year (dogs registered after April 1st will be assessed a late fee.) |
| Call the Town Clerk with questions about dog registration. |
| Zoning: |
| Does my project require a permit? |
| In Dorset, Local & State permits are required depending upon the project. The following Building Permit Checklist illustrates the types of projects that require a permit on the Local level. |
| Who do I report zoning violations to? |
| Zoning violations & general questions can be brought to the Zoning Administrator 362-4571 ext. 5 |
