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Treasurer / Collector
Important Reminder:
- Reminder from the Collector, Fiscal Year 2024 Real Estate and Personal Property Fourth Quarter tax bills are due May 1.
- FY2025 Tax Rate is $14.36 per $1,000.00
- Payments can be made:
- Online - Please note that standard fees apply. There will be a $0.50 processing fee assessed for all electronic check payments. Credits card payments use the fee structure here.
- Mail - mail a check or money order to 95 Pleasant Street, Room 118, Gardner, MA 01440
- City Hall Drop Box (front of City Hall) - check or money order
- In Person - The office is open during the posted hours of City Hall. The department accepts cash, check, money order, and cards (for a fee, see above).
Mission Statement
- The Treasury Department issues payroll and accounts payable checks, including maintaining appropriate payroll records and complying with reporting requirements on all Federal, State, and Local levels.
- Collects all taxes for the City of Gardner.
- The Treasurer receives and takes charge of the money of the Municipality in General Treasury and Special Funds, including Stabilization Funds, Trust Funds, and many others.
- The Treasurer negotiates for borrowing, including preparation of documents and notes.
- The Treasurer has the statutory responsibility to pay all bills as properly authorized by proper City Officers.
- The Treasurer retains custody of Tax Deeds or Instruments of Taking, maintains Tax Title accounts, conducts sales of land and oversees petition for foreclosures
- Keeps all deeds for City-owned property.