ECONOMIC VISION STATEMENT:
"It is our vision to be an effective, efficient and complete full service municipal government for the benefit of the taxpayers and citizens by nurturing existing business while encouraging retention and expansion of business; and to create new jobs, strengthen and expand the tax base by attracting clean "new" business while protecting our homeowners, residents and the overall quality of life."
MUNICIPAL INFORMATION:
2007 City Appropriations: $44,913,260
2007 City Appropriations per capita: $3,299.77
2007-2008 School Appropriations: $31,110,020
2007-2008 School Appropriations per capita: $2,285.65
2007 Local Property Tax Rate per thousand: $22.45
2007 Total Equalized Valuation: $2,012,921,256*
City Manager Form of Government
City Council - 9 Member Elected
Appointed Boards/Commissions
Planning Board - 9 Seats, 5 Alternates
Zoning Board - 5 Seats, 3 Alternates
Conservation Commission - 7 Seats, 3 Alternates
Heritage Commission - 7 Seats, 3 Alternates
2006 Master Plan
2008-2013 Capital Improvement Plan
City Code
Building Code - 2006 International Building Code
Zoning Ordinance
Site Plan Review & Subdivision Regulations
Flood Insurance |