Tax bills are issued quarterly for the three month period surrounding the actual due date. A bill due for August 1st would therefore cover the quarter including July, August, and September.    

     Tax bills are mailed out four times annually (in January, April, July, and October), and they are due within 30 days of being sent. Property taxes in Massachusetts are based on the assessed value of the property and the local tax rate. All residential real estate is assessed every year.    

     In Massachusetts, most people get a six-month redemption period after the sale or the taking to pay off the tax debt and keep the home.     

     Currently, all real estate taxes paid in Massachusetts are 100% tax-deductible if you itemize your deductions. Going forward, taxpayers will only be allowed to deduct $10,000 of all real estate taxes and state/local income taxes.    

     Interest at an annual rate of 14% per annum is assessed on all payments received after the due dates. You have 30 days from the issue date of the first Actual bill (typically the 3rd quarter bill) Real Estate and/or Personal Property tax bill to file with the Board of Assessors.    

You may submit an online application to register or pre-register to vote in Massachusetts if:

• You are a citizen of the United States; and
• You are 16 years old; and
• You are not currently incarcerated by reason of a felony conviction.

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell.

Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who get COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness.

People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.

You can find a detailed map with the spread of the cases here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice.

You can read more about what the CDC recommends here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html

You can find more information about the cases in Massachusetts here. 

1. Submit an application online at MAhealthconnector.org.
2. Fill out a paper application. ...
3. Apply by phone by calling 1-800-841-2900 or TTY: 1-800-497-4648 for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech disabled.
4. Apply in person at a MassHealth Enrollment Center.