Finance & Budget

The mission of the Finance Department is to responsibly manage the Town’s financial resources and to effectively monitor and report upon the Town’s financial status. Financial reporting is completed per General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform Municipal Accounting System (UMAS), Town Policy, and applicable by-laws.

Finance maintains and ensures the accuracy of all financial records and reports including the Town’s general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, balance sheets, annual audits, and each of the reporting records required by the State’s Department of Revenue. Examples of these include Schedule A, Tax Recap, Certification of Free Cash, and Combined Balance Sheet.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Cheryl Gariepy Finance Director (978) 365-3326 Ext. 1303
Heidi Lamb Assistant Town Accountant (978) 365-3326 Ext. 1306
Dawn Foster Budget Analyst and Purchasing Administrator 978-365-3326 Ext 1098