Mission Statement

The primary objectives of the Revenue Collector are to secure the maximum collection of revenues due the town, maintain accurate collection records, ensure proper controls and safeguard the revenue collected.

Responsibilities

The Office of the Revenue Collector is responsible for:

• Collection, process and depositing of all personal and property taxes in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 12-130
• Serves as the central depository of revenue for the
  • Building
  • Engineering
  • Finance Departments
  • Human Services
  • Library
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Police
  • Sanitation
  • Senior Center
  • Town Clerk
  • Town Manager’s Office
• Collection of parking violation fines
• Approximately 80% of the collection of funds for the Town
• Enforce payment of delinquent taxes as required by State Statutes, using recommended collection methods; maintain accurate collection records and controls; and secures the maximum collection of revenue due to Newington and safeguards the collected revenues