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Town of Holden
LICENSES, PERMITS, AND FEES
The Town of Holden is hereby not held responsible for errors and omissions in the list of licenses, permits, and fees herein contained.
ASSESSORS
Reproducing Assessors Maps |
$2.00/Map |
Copy Property Record Cards |
$1.00/Card |
Copy of Misc Public Records |
.25/copy |
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES |
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(One day Wines & Malt) |
C138:14 |
*$200.00 |
(One day All Alcoholic) |
C138:14 |
*$200.00 |
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*approved 9/15/03 |
Package Store |
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Wines & Malt |
C138:15 |
$500.00 |
All Alcoholic |
C138:15 |
$1,000.00 |
Druggists |
C138:29 |
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Sale on Premises |
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Restaurant All Alcoholic |
C138:12, 12A |
$1,200.00 |
Tavern |
C138:12, 12A |
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Restaurant Wines & Malt |
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$600.00 |
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AMUSEMENT (Dancing, Concert) |
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Single event |
C136:4 Monday-Saturday |
$5.00 (non-profit) |
Sunday before 1 PM |
C136:4 ANNUAL |
$175.00 |
Sunday after 1 PM |
C136:4 ANNUAL |
$85.00 |
Sunday before 1 PM |
DAILY |
$20.00 |
Sunday after 1 PM |
DAILY |
$10.00 |
Weekday |
C140:183 A |
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AUCTIONS |
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Auctioneers |
one-day |
$20.00 |
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AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT |
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Device (Jukebox-Pinball) |
C140:177 A |
$25.00 |
CAR DEALER |
C140:58,59 |
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Class I New and Used |
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$25.00 |
Class II Used |
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$25.00 |
Class III MV Junk |
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$25.00 |
Class IV Repairman |
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Class V Repossession |
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EXPLOSIVES, STORAGE OF |
C148:13 |
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FLAMMABLE STORAGE |
C148:13 |
$100.00(new) |
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FOOD |
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One Day Common Victual (nonprofit organization) |
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$5.00 |
Common Victual |
C140:2 ANNUAL |
$30.00 |
Common Victual/alcohol |
C140:2 |
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GAMES/RIDES |
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS |
$5.00/GAME/ RIDE UP |
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TO MAX OF $100.00 |
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HAWKERS & PEDDLERS |
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Transient vendors |
C101:5 |
$20.00 |
Non-Transient vendors |
C101:17, 22 |
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Stationary |
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$20.00 |
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Fees cannot be charged for newspapers, religious publications, ice, flowering plants, and such flowers, fruits, nuts and berries as are wild or uncultivated. Municipalities may regulate but cannot charge a fee.
JUNK COLLECTOR |
C140:54, 55, 202, 205 |
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PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT |
One Day |
$5.00 |
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SOIL REMOVAL |
Town By-Law |
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT |
BOARD OF HEALTH Fee Schedule Effective October 6, 2003
License Name |
Expires |
Fee |
Animals: |
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Pigs - License to Keep |
Dec. 31st |
$ 30.00 |
Stable Permit |
June 1st |
$ 40.00 |
Food Establishment: |
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Caterer |
Dec. 31st. |
$ 40.00 |
Catered Event Registration |
n/a |
$ 30.00 |
Church (Limited Food Service) |
Dec. 31st |
NC |
Mobile Food Unit |
Dec. 31st |
$ 50.00 |
Vendor |
Dec. 31st |
$ 30.00 |
Residential Kitchen |
Dec. 31st. |
$ 30.00 |
Temporary |
Day after event |
$ 30.00 |
Restaurant - under fifty seats |
Dec. 31st. |
$ 150.00 |
Restaurant - fifty seats & over |
Dec. 31st |
$ 200.00 |
Retail Food Store - under 8,000 s.f. |
Dec. 31st |
$ 100.00 |
Retail Food Store - 8,000 s.f. & over |
Dec. 31st |
$ 200.00 |
Frozen Dessert |
June 1st. |
$ 40.00 |
Manufacturer of Frozen Desserts |
March 1st. |
$ 50.00 |
Milk & Cream License |
June 1st. |
$ 30.00 |
Milk Dealer |
Every five years |
$ 30.00 |
Services: |
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Day Camp |
One year from date of issue |
$ 50.00 |
Funeral Director |
April 30th. |
$ 50.00 |
Massage Therapy |
June 1st. |
$ 75.00 |
Tanning Salon |
June 30th. |
$ 75.00 |
Tobacco Permits |
July 1st. |
$ 100.00 |
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Septic, Plan Review, Water, Waste Disposal: |
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Disposal Works Installers |
Dec. 31st. |
$ 75.00 |
Plan Review (with one revision)-(Additional Review $30) |
Septic Installation Permit |
$ 175.00
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Perc Test |
Dec. 15 - May 15 |
$ 250.00 |
Septic Decommissioning |
Dec. 31st. |
$ 10.00 |
Septic Hauler |
Dec. 31st. |
$ 50.00 |
Trash Hauler/Commercial |
July 31st. |
$ 50.00 |
Well Installation Permit |
90 days from date of issue |
$ 75.00 |
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BUILDING INSPECTION Fee Schedule effective 8/15/2000
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION |
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New Home - 2500 square feet or less (plus cert. of occupancy) |
$ 800.00 |
New Home - 2501 square feet or more (plus cert. of occupancy) |
$ 1100.00 |
Garage (per bay) (plus cert. of occupancy) |
$ 50.00 |
Additions, Renovations, Alterations (plus cert. of occupancy) |
$ 150.00 or $5.00 per $1000 of 75% of Contract Amount |
Decks, Porches, Sun Rooms |
$ 75.00 |
New Roof |
$ 50.00 |
Vinyl Siding |
$ 50.00 |
Replacement Windows |
$ 30.00 plus $50.00/ window or door replaced |
Demolition (Residential structures only) |
$ 50.00 |
Garden Shed |
$ 30.00 |
Above Ground Swimming Pool (plus Cert. of Occupancy) |
$ 80.00 |
In Ground Swimming Pool (plus Cert. of Occupancy) |
$ 150.00 |
Basement Renovation (plus Cert. of Occupancy) |
$ 100.00 |
Wood or Coal Stove Installation |
$ 30.00 |
Minimum Permit Fee |
$ 30.00 |
Certificate of Occupancy |
$ 25.00 |
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COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION (Note: Permits for New Wireless Communication Towers and Facilities require |
Construction or Renovation and Certificates of Occupancy) |
New Construction or Renovation |
$5.00/ $1000 of 75% Contract Amount |
Commercial Demolition |
$150.00 |
Sign Permits - New Sign |
$ 50.00 |
Sign Permits - Renewal |
$ 40.00 for two years |
Temporary Signs |
$ 25.00 per permit |
Wireless Communication Tower |
$ 250.00 |
Wireless Communication Facility |
$ 175.00 |
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Projects not listed |
$5.00/ $1000 based upon 75% of contract cost |
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A $25.00 fee will be charged for each inspection necessary inspections. |
above and beyond the required |
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Construction commenced without a Building Permit will be of the permit. |
assessed a fee of $250.00 plus the cost |
CONSERVATION COMMISSION C236, Sect 10, Acts of 1988
Wetlands |
Category 1 |
$ 55.00 |
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Category 2 |
$ 250.00 |
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Category 3 |
$ 525.00 |
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Category 4 |
$ 725.00 |
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Category 5 |
$2.00/linear foot |
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minimum of $50.00 and maximum of $1,000.00 |
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION - RESIDENTIAL Fee Schedule Effective October 6,2003
NEW DWELLINGS |
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Single family, temporary service & construction, meter service |
Rough & Final Inspections |
$150.00 |
These inspections are requested by the builder to conform with sub-contractors work. All underground secondary lateral service shall be in PVC-#40 by the electrical contractor. |
Residential Additions |
$ 80.00 |
*Smoke/Heat Detectors, Burglar Alarms |
$ 40.00 |
Swimming Pool |
$ 60.00 |
Garage |
$ 40.00 |
Temporary Service |
$ 50.00 |
Air Conditioning Units |
$ 40.00 |
Residential Service Change |
$ 50.00 |
Solar Water Heater |
$ 40.00 |
Each Additional Apartment. |
$ 40.00 |
Jacuzzi |
$ 40.00 |
Each Additional Inspection |
$ 40.00 |
Heater Cable (de-icer) |
$ 40.00 |
Sewer Pump |
$ 40.00 |
Water Pump |
$ 40.00 |
Metal Siding |
$ 40.00 |
Solar Heat |
$ 40.00 |
Washers/Dryers |
$ 40.00 |
Oil Burners |
$ 40.00 |
Minimum Inspection Fee |
$ 40.00 |
Reinspections & Violations |
$ 40.00 |
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS |
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New Commercial Space |
$ 200.00 |
Temporary Service (each tenant) |
$ 50.00 |
Refit Existing Commercial Space |
$ 75.00 |
Cable TV on Pole (each) |
$ 50.00 |
Multi Family (3 or more units) |
$ 75.00 |
Trailer service, Carnivals |
$ 50.00 |
Commercial Garage (4 or more vehicles) |
$ 75.00 |
Central or Roof Air Conditioners (each) |
$ 40.00 |
Heater Cable (de-icer), Metal Siding, Signs, Billboards, Traffic Lights |
$ 40.00 |
*Commercial Alarms Fire & Burglar |
$ 40.00 |
Walk in Freezer |
$ 30.00 |
Reinspection/Violations |
$ 50.00 |
SERVICES
60 amp to 100 amp service |
$60.00 |
101 amp to 200 amp service |
$60.00 |
201 amp to 400 amp service |
$120.00 |
401 amp to 600 amp service |
$150.00 |
601 amp to 800 amp service (Plus Additional fee based on equipment) |
$250.00 |
Service 1200 amp |
$500.00 |
801 amp and above (Fee determined upon applicable equipment, machinery, motors, etc.) |
$10.00 ea |
Service 1600 amp |
$700.00 |
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS/MISCELLANEOUS
Commercial/Rest Home Inspection |
$40.00 |
Industrial Maintenance Yearly Permit |
$25.00-$100.00 |
A montly report shall be filed with wiring inspector for work performed by maintenance electricians.
NOTE: FAILURE TO OBTAIN PERMIT (PENALTY PLUS PERMIT FEE) $100.00
PLANNING BOARD
Fee Schedule effective August 23, 2000
Approval Not Required (ANR/FORM A) $100 plus $50/lot |
Preliminary Plan Submission Engineering Review |
$500 plus $50/lot $125 plus $25 lot |
Definitive Plan Submission Engineering Review Revisions |
$1,000 plus $100/lot $1,000 plus $150/lot $300 plus $50 per affected lot |
Site Plan Review $250 plus $10/parking space |
Reapproval 25% of the Planning Board Filing Fee |
Inspection Fees 7.25% of Bond Amount 1/2 due on anniversary date of approval 1/2 due on 2nd anniversary date of approval |
PLUMBING AND GAS INSPECTIONS
PLUMBING FEES - RESIDENTIAL Fee Schedule Effective 10/6/2003
Residential Basic (One Fixture Only, Includes Rough & Final Inspection) - Maximum 2.5 Baths, Water/Heater/Boiler |
$175.00 |
Residential Renovations/Additions with Full Bath |
$100.00 |
Each Additional Fixture |
$10.00 |
Replacement Water Heater/Boiler, Second Meter Installation Backflow Preventer with Meter |
$75.00 |
Each Replacement Fixtures: Dishwasher, Disposal, Sink, Washing Machine, etc. |
$30.00 |
Each Additional Inspection |
$30.00 |
Sewer Connection Fee |
$60.00 |
Reinspection/Violation |
$40.00 |
COMMERCIAL |
Commercial Flat Fee (Plus $10 per Fixture) |
$150.00 |
Additional Inspection |
$30.00 |
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GAS FITTING FEES - RESIDENTIAL |
Residential Basic (Includes Up to Five Fixtures/Units & One Inspection |
$125.00 |
Each Additional Fixture/Unit over Five |
$10.00 |
Replacement Fixture (Requiring No New Gasfitting) |
$60.00 |
Each Additional Inspection |
$30.00 |
Reinspection/Violation |
$40.00 |
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COMMERCIAL |
Base Fee (Includes One Inspection, Meter & 3 Appliances |
$150.00 |
Each Additional Fixture Beyond Base |
$20.00 |
Each Additional Inspection |
$40.00 |
NOTE: FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT (PENALTY PLUS PERMIT FEE) $100.00
CEMETERY (Prices effective August 4, 1994)
COMPLETE INTERMENT - including opening, closing, lowering device, trimming and removal of funeral flowers.
ADULT |
Weekdays |
$400 |
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Saturdays, Holidays and Late Notifications |
$500.00 |
BABY |
Weekdays |
$100 |
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Saturdays, Holidays and Late Notifications |
$200 |
CREMATED REMAINS INTERMENT |
Weekdays Saturdays, Holidays and Late Notifications |
$125 $225 |
ADDITIONAL CHARGES |
EXTRA CHARGE PER HOUR - ENTERING CEMETERY AFTER 3:30 PM |
$50 |
EXTRA DEPTH |
$100 |
TOMB STORAGE |
$75 |
FOUNDATION - PER SQUARE FT |
$50 |
SETTING OF FLAT MARKER |
$50 |
(CEMENT CONTAINER IS REQUIRED FOR ALL INTERMENTS) |
LOT PRICES |
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Single Lot |
AZALEA SECTION (Flat Marker Only) |
$325 |
Single Lot |
VALLEY DRIVE SECTION (Flat Marker Only) |
$375 |
Two Grave Lot |
AZALEA SECTION |
$700 |
Two Grave Lot |
NEW AZALEA SECTION |
$800 |
Two Grave Lot |
HILL SECTION |
$750 |
Two Grave Lot |
VALLEY DRIVE SECTION |
$800 |
Three Gave Lot |
NEW AZALEA SECTION |
$1,200 |
Three Grave Lot |
HILL SECTION |
$1,125 |
Three Grave Lot |
VALLEY DRIVE SECTION |
$1,200 |
Four Grave Lot |
NEW AZALEA SECTION |
$1,600 |
Four Grave Lot |
HILL SECTION |
$1,500 |
Four Grave Lot |
VALLEY DRIVE SECTION |
$1,600 |
Five Grave Lot |
VALLEY DRIVE SECTION |
$2,000 |
Six Grave Lot |
HILL SECTION |
$2,250 |
Six Grave Lot |
VALLEY DRIVE SECTION |
$2,400 |
Seven Grave Lot |
VALLEY DRIVE SECTION |
$2,800 |
Eight Grave Lot |
HILL SECTION |
$3,000 |
Eight Grave Lot |
VALLEY DRIVE SECTION |
$3,200 |
VALLEY DRIVE URN GARDEN |
Two Grave Lot |
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$175 |
Three Grave Lot |
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$262 |
DEED RECORDING |
Town Clerk Fee |
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HIGHWAY ENTERING |
C83:8, C81:21 |
$10.00 |
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DRAIN LAYERS LICENSE |
New License |
$50.00 |
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Burn Brush |
C48:13 |
$10.00 |
Install Oil Buring Equipment |
C148:10 A |
$25.00 |
Store Fuel Oil |
C148:10 A |
$25.00 |
Install Smoke Alarms |
C148:26 B |
$25.00 |
Smoke Detector Cert. |
C148:26 F |
$25.00 |
Install Fuel Storage Tank |
C148:10 A |
$50.00 |
Remove Underground Gasoline Tank |
C148:38 A |
$200.00 |
Remove Underground Fuel Tank |
C148:38 A |
$25.00 |
Blasting |
C148:10 A |
$25.00 |
Fireworks |
C148:10 A |
$25.00 |
Store Flammable Gas |
C148:10 A |
$25.00 |
Store Gunpowder |
C148:10 A |
$25.00 |
Install/Alter Fire Protection Equip. |
C148:10 A |
$25.00 |
Tank Truck Permit |
527CMR8.00 |
$25.00 |
FALSE ALARM FEES |
1ST OFFENSE |
2ND OFFENSE |
3RD OFFENSE |
4TH & subsequent Offense |
Failure to notify Fire Dept. that system is being tested or worked on |
Written Warning |
$200 |
$250 |
$300 |
System Malfunction (Description below) |
Verbal Warning |
Written Warning |
$200 |
$250 |
Battery Failure Low air pressure/dry sprinkler Telephone Line Dust or insects Smoke detector Faulty detectors Water surge/power spike Lack of Maintenance Design Errors Water entering system |
Accidental Alarm |
Verbal Warning |
Written Warning |
$200 |
$250 |
Frozen/broken sprinkler heads/pipes, no Fire Department cleanup |
Excessive heat |
Mechanical Injury to pull box |
Frozen/broken sprinkler heads/pipes with Fire Dept cleanup |
Actual cost to Fire Department |
PHOTOCOPY OF FIRE REPORT |
$5.00 |
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLS OR LEAKS, INCENDIARY FIRES AND INTENTIONAL FALSE ALARMS OR BOMB THREATS: |
The billing rate for fire equipment for the Mid-Sate Mutual Aid District shall be the same rate schedule as most recently adopted and approved by the Mid-Sate Mutual Aid Association Board of Directors. The hourly rates for equipment will include depreciation, all maintenance, field repairs, fuel, lubricants, tires, insurance, equipment shelter, and overhead. |
ACCIDENT REPORTS, COPIES |
$5.00 |
Accidental Alarm |
3 Free $35.00 each after that |
Burglar Alarm Charges-Accidental |
3 Free $35.00 each after that |
Lock-up Fee |
$75.00 each |
Breathalyzer |
$30.00 each |
FIREARMS |
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Ammunition; sale of |
C140:122 B |
$6.00 for 3 years |
Firearms: carrying |
C140:131 E |
$10.00 (F.I.D. Card) $20.00 (Pistol Permit) |
Firearms: sale of |
C140:122 |
$9.00 for 3 years |
Fingerprinting Fee |
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$10.00 |
Recreation Pass |
Resident |
$25.00/person $90.00/family |
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Non-Resident |
$75.00/person |
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Seniors (65+) |
$10.00/person |
Single Day Pool Entry |
$5.00/resident $10.00/non-resident |
Field Usage |
$5.00 |
Recreation Activities & Classes |
Varies |
Picnic Grove Use Trout Brook |
Varies |
Eagle Lake |
Varies |
Wilderness Camping Permit |
Free |
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES |
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES |
Voted 11.17.03 Effective 01.01.04 |
BALANCES & SCALES |
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over 10,000 lbs. |
$85.00 |
5,000 to 10,000 lbs. |
$50.00 |
1,000 to 5,000 lbs. |
$35.00 |
100 to 1,000 lbs. |
$25.00 |
10 to 100 lbs |
$15.00 |
less than 10 lbs |
$12.00 |
WEIGHTS |
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Avoirdupois |
$1.50 |
Metric |
$1.50 |
Apothecary |
$1.50 |
Troy |
$1.50 |
CAPACITY MEASURES |
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Vehicle Tanks |
$30.00 |
1 Gal. or less |
$1.00 |
More than 1 gal. |
$2.00 |
LIQUID MEASURING |
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Oil/Grease |
$5.00 |
Gasoline |
$15.00 |
Vehicle Tank Pumps |
$30.00 |
Rope, wire, cloth and yard stick for hardware and clothing stores that sell fabric |
$6.00 approved 6/4/01 |
Reverse vending - vending machines in stores for the return of bottle deposit |
$10.00 approved 6/4/01 |
BLASTING |
C148:19 |
$5.00 |
Bonding for |
C262:34 (15) |
$5.00 |
BUSINESS CERTIFICATE |
C110:5 |
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Certified Copy |
C262:34 (22) |
$8.00 |
Change of location, withdrawal, discontinuance or retirement |
C262:34 (21) |
$20.00 |
Recording |
C110:5, C262:34 (20) |
$40.00 |
CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS |
Documents filed in Town Clerk's Office |
$3.00/page |
DOGS |
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as of 1/1/2004 |
Licensing |
C140:139 |
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January 2 - March 31 |
$10.00 |
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April 1 - May 31 |
$20.00 |
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June 1 - December 31 |
$30.00 |
Kennels |
January 2 - March 31 |
On or after 4/1 |
4 dogs or less |
C140:137 A $20.00 |
$40.00 |
10 dogs or less |
$40.00 |
$80.00 |
25 dogs or less |
$60.00 |
$120.00 |
Replacement Tag |
C140:137 |
$1.00 |
Transfer |
C140:146 |
$2.00 |
Leash Law Violation |
Town By-Law (Chapter 2, Article VIII) |
DRAIN LAYERS LICENSE |
Renewal Only |
$50.00 |
FLAMMABLE STORAGE |
Renewal Only |
$50.00 |
MISC. RECORDINGS |
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Power of Attorney |
C262:34 (54) |
$20.00 |
Registrations of Podiatry, Optometry, Physician or Osteopathy |
C262:34 (24, 57, 58) |
$40.00 |
Complete inventory of all "closing out sales" |
C262:34 (69) |
$12.00 - 1st page $4.00 - add'l page |
Declaration of trust or amendment |
C262:34 (75) |
$25.00 |
All other documents |
C262:34 (79) |
$12.00 - 1st page $2.00 - add'l page |
RAFFLES AND BAZAARS |
C271:7A |
$10.00 |
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SELECTMEN LICENSES |
application fee (non-refundable) |
$5.00 |
UTILITY FILINGS |
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Locations of poles, piers, abutments or conduits, alternations or transfers and increase in number of wires and cable or attachments |
C262:34 (62) |
$45.00 flat
$15.00 additional street |
VITAL RECORDS - Births, Deaths & Marriages |
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Delayed recording |
C262:34 (14) |
$20.00 |
Correction |
C262:34 (12, 29, 45) |
$20.00 |
Amendment |
C262:34 (11) |
$20.00 |
Certified Copy |
C262:34 (13, 30, 44) |
$10.00 |
Abstract |
C262:34 (13A, 30A, 44A) |
$5.00 |
Record search |
C262:34 (66) |
$10.00 |
Marriage intention |
C262:34 (42) |
$30.00 |
Burial permit or removal |
C114:45, 46 |
$10.00 |
Burial place-public |
C114:24, C262:34 (78) |
$15.00 |
Certificate of Municipal Liens |
C60:23 as amended |
$25.00 |
Certificate to Dissolve Betterment |
C80:12 as amended |
$4.00 |
Returned Check Penalty |
C60:57 as amended |
$25.00 min or 1% of check |
Statutory Fees for Overdue Taxes |
C60:15 |
Demand $5.00 |
Overdue Taxes |
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Warrant $5.00 |
Statutory Fees when making a Tax Taking on Real Estate in accordance with Chapter 60: |
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Preparation of Ad |
$2.00 |
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Posting of Ad |
$2.00 |
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Preparation of Instrument of Taking |
$5.00 |
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Recording of Instrument of Taking |
$10.00 |
Effective August 23, 2000
Appeal from decision of building inspector |
$100.00 |
Variance or Special Permit for Single Family Residence |
$100.00 |
Variance or Special Permit for two, three and four family, and duplex, and townhouse and multi-family residences and cluster residential |
$200 plus $50 per unit |
Variance or Special Permit for commercial or high density residential |
$500 plus $50 per unit (multi-family only) |
Soil Removal |
$200.00 |
Sign Variance or Special Permit |
$150.00 |
Wireless Communication Facility/Tower |
$5,000.00 |
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