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1. What is Taxable Personal Property?
2. I already paid sales taxes on my property. Is this a new requirement?
3. Who must file a personal property declaration?
4. I didn’t get a declaration in the mail. Am I still required to report my property?
5. When are personal property declarations due to be filed?
6. What if I don’t file a declaration?
7. How does the assessor know if my declaration is accurate?
8. What if I buy or set up a business after October 1?
9. I’m no longer in business but I received a declaration. Do I still need to file?
10. Are there any tax breaks available to owners of personal property?
11. What if I think I am being over-assessed?

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1. When do I need a permit?
2. I need to have an upgrade or some other change done to my electric service. What do I need to do?
3. What permits do I need to install a pool or spa on private property?
4. Is a permit required for a pool with an inflatable top ring that rises as water is added?
5. Is a permit required for a shed?
6. How long is my permit good for?
7. Can I perform all the work on my own house?
8. Where are ARC Fault Circuit Breakers required?

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1. Are Preston Ethics Commission meetings open to the public?
2. Is there a Public Question & Comment portion of an Ethics Commission Meeting?
3. What do I do if I have a concern about a potential ethical issue, but am not quite sure if it warrants a complaint?
4. When does the Preston Ethics Commissions hold its meetings?

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1. Where can I get information about my septic system?
2. Do I need a license to operate a food service business?
3. Do I need to get certified to operate a food service establishment?
4. How often should I get my septic tank pumped?
5. How do I avoid getting Lyme disease or Babesiosis?
6. Where can I get more information on Lyme disease and Babesiosis?
7. Where can I get a flu vaccine?

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1. Can anyone check out books and DVDs from the Preston Public Library?
2. Does the Library have internet access?
3. How long do books and DVDs circulate?
4. May I borrow items when I apply for my library card?
5. May I use my card at other libraries?
6. What are the rules for using the book drop?
7. What do I need to get a Preston Library card?
8. What happens if I lose or damage a book or DVD which I have borrowed from the PPL?
9. What if I am moving?
10. What if I lose or damage library materials?
11. What if the items I want aren't in the library when I visit?
12. Who can apply for a Preston Library card?
13. Who may use the computers?

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1. Do I need a Home Occupation for my business?
2. Can I have an accessory apartment in my residence?
3. What is my property zoned?
4. Can I subdivide my property?
5. Can I keep a horse on my property?
6. What are the zoning setback lines for my property?

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1. How can I properly dispose of paints and other household chemical products that I no longer need?
2. How wide is the town right-of-way along my street?
3. I have a Town tree in front of my house that is dropping branches and I would like to have the tree removed. Can the town take care of this?
4. I plan to do some digging in my yard. Who should I contact prior to digging?
5. My mailbox was damaged by a snowplow. How do I get it fixed?
6. My street sign is missing. How can I get it replaced?
7. When will my street be paved?
8. Who should be contacted if there is a problem with damaged or broken equipment at one of the playgrounds or school?
9. Who is responsible for cutting and maintaining grass / plantings at intersections to allow for viewing on-coming traffic?
10. Will the Town pick up large household items for disposal?

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1. Am I on the Town of Preston voting list?
2. Can I vote in the next primary?
3. Who is eligible to vote in a referendum?
4. Do I have to re-register if I move or change my name?
5. How do I register to vote?
6. How do I remove my name from the Preston Voting List?
7. How do I vote by absentee ballot?
8. Where do I vote? What is my voting district?

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1. How can I obtain a copy of my criminal background history?
2. How do I obtain a copy of an Accident report?
3. Where do I get a pistol permit application?

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1. Where do I get a pistol permit application?

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1. What are the hours of operation for the Tax Office?
2. Are credit card payments or electronic payments accepted?
3. How is the tax rate established?
4. What is the mill rate?
5. When are taxes due?
6. What happens if I pay late?
7. Can I pay my tax bill online?
8. What do I do If I receive a letter from TaxServ?