The Treasurer & Collector's Office, prior to any Collector's deed auction undergoes an extensive notification process in order to inform the property owner of their delinquent tax status. This notification process begins four months prior to any sale and consists of 4 pre-sale notifications sent to the property owner at the mailing address on record and additionally includes a publication in the local newspaper as required by M.G.L. Chapter 60, Section 40. This is in addition to the four tax bills sent out each year plus the demand notice which is sent whenever an unpaid balance remains.