Treasurer / Collector

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Treasurer/Collector's office to provide the highest level of customer service and support to all of the Town's constituencies (i.e., taxpayers, employees, retirees, or vendors) as well as satisfy the legal requirements set forth in Massachusetts General Laws and the Town's by-laws. This mission is illustrated through the following activities:

Cash Management

• Collects all taxes and certain other bills due to the Town of Stoughton
• Accounts for and invests all available cash
• Disburses all Town funds via accounts payable and payroll processes
• Maintains all records for and properly disburses the Town's various tax obligations
• Administers all Town Trust Funds.

Employee Group Benefit Programs

Administers the Town's:

• Group Life Insurance Program
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Defined Contribution Plan for part-time, temporary and seasonal employees who are not eligible to join the retirement system that covers the balance of the Town's employee's
• Group Health Insurance Program
• Long Term Disability Insurance Program

Debt Management

• Produces all documentation required for both short and long term borrowings
• Works with the rating agencies to maintain the Town's bond rating
• Disburses all town debt payments