Annual report of the Town of Hampton, New Hampshire

REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR
It was a busy and exhilarating year in the tax office and a great pleasure
to serve you the taxpayers of Hampton.
I would like to acknowledge and thank Deputy Tax Collector Janice
Manning. Jan is new and has quickly grasped the responsibilities of the tax
office.
She is efficient, pleasant and responsible.
My sincerest appreciation to the volunteers and part-time property tax
season workers, Sylvia Moulton, Joanne Morse and Glenna Brown, the abilities
and dedication of these amazing women are beyond words. I am grateful to
have such wonderful, efficient people in the tax office.
In 1998, this office collected a total of $25,91 1,474.66 for property tax,
land rent, yield tax and tax liens, and $182,623.45 in interest on tax liens and
late payments. Tax bills mailed totaled 17,153 for the two billings. Also mailed
were 227 certified notices of Impending Tax Lien, 95 certified notices to
mortgagees, and 70 certified notices of possible deeding.
Liens were executed and recorded against 186 properties, representing
$356,098.60 in unpaid 1997 Property Tax (2% of the Tax Warrant). By the
close of 1998, this office collected 94% of the full year 1998 tax levy.
The tax office again wishes a healthy and happy year to everyone, and
we look forward to continuing to serve the people of this great community.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce Sheehan
Tax Collector
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