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By Phone:
For questions regarding taxes, contact Cecil County Treasurer's Office:
410-996-5390
For all other questions about financial matters:
410-287-5801
By Email:
finance@northeastmd.org
In Person:
106 South Main Street
North East, MD 21901
Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 4:30PM
By Mail:
P.O. Box 528
North East, MD 21901-0528
Anne F. Barker
Clerk./Treasurer
| • Flouride Notice |
The Finance Department is responsible for preparing the billing and collection of water bills and other Town revenue for both the general and water funds. The County bills and collects real estate taxes for the Town. However, the department does coordinate the accounts receivable with the County to assure accurate billing and record keeping. The department is responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing, maintaining bank records, investment funds, debt management and maintenance of general ledger accounts. The department is responsible for maintaining strict cash flow and monitors the cash flow. The department makes financial recommendations, assists in the annual preparation of the budget, provides financial reports and participates in the annual audit. The department processes property transfers and is responsible for overseeing the purchasing policy. As with all our departments being polite and courteous to the public in responding to questions and needs is paramount in their daily business.
Property Taxes are $.48 per one hundred dollars of assessed value. Property taxes are collected by the Cecil County Treasurer. The tax year runs from July 1 to June 30.
The Town of North East utilizes the services of a private contractor for trash collection. Each unit is assessed a $161.00 user fee for this service. Cecil County is required to recycle. Recycle collection in North East is conducted at the Cecil County Central Landfill, Old Philadelphia Rd., Rt. 7, North East, MD. Open Monday - Saturday 7:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. For more information call 4l0-996-6275.
We are pleased to announce that effective July 7, 2008 the Town of North East will begin Curbside Recycling. This program will not include properties served by dumpsters.
- Curbside recycling pick-up shall be on Monday mornings.
- Recycling placed curbside for collection shall be placed in a suitable returnable container marked "Recyclables".
- There is no limit on the amount of recycling which a resident may place at the curb for collection.
- Recycling materials will consist of aluminum and steel cans, glass jars and bottles, narrow neck plastic containers (Codes #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7), newsprint, cardboard, magazines, catalogs, cereal boxes, printer paper, copier paper, mail, telephone books, soda boxes and frozen food boxes.
- In the event that a regular curbside recycling collection day falls on New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day, the collection will occur on the following working day.
- Cost of recycling is included in Refuse Collection Fee.
Listed below is the Town of North East General Fund Budget summary for FY 2009-2010.
| General Government | $455,750.00 |
| Public Safety | $1,064,450.00 |
| Public Works | $970,883.00 |
| Health | $750.00 |
| Parks, Recreation & Culture | $130,446.00 |
| Total | $2,622,279.00 |
Listed below is the Town of North East Water Fund Budget summary for FY 2009 - 2010.
| Operating Expenditures | $1,706,837.00 |
| Capital Expenditures | $1,252,815.00 |
| Major Facilities | $1,940,000.00 |
| Total | $4,899,652.00 |
Click here for detailed information regarding your quarterly water bill.
| Charter of the Town of North East | $10.00 plus $10.00 Shipping and Handling |
| Check Return Fee | $30.00 |
| Code of Ordinance of the Town of North East | $30.00 plus $10.00 Shipping and Handling |
| Comprehensive Plan | $20.00 plus $10.00 Shipping and Handling |
| Fingerprint Card | $5.00 |
| Gilbert Lighthouse Pavilion Permit | $100.00 (See Note 1) |
| Gilbert Lighthouse Pavilion Print | $15.00 |
| Lapel Pin - Town Seal | $3.00 |
| Park Pavilion Permit | $35.00 (See Note 1) |
| Photocopy Fee (per copy) | $0.25 |
| Police Report | $5.00 |
| Pressure Reduction Valve and Determination | $50.00 |
| Standard Specifications for Water Distribution and Details for Water Service on Disc | $15.00 |
| Water Service Agreement Recordation | $100.00 |
| Water Meter Access Fee | $25.00 |
| Water Meter Inspections (Miscellaneous) a) Single Metered Homes - First Inspection b) Single Metered Homes - Additional Inspections |
$ No Charge $50.00 per visit |
| Service Line Inspections (Miscellaneous) a) Service Line Inspections - First Inspection b) Service Line Inspections - Additional inspections |
$ No Charge $50.00 per visit |
| Final Inspection of Developments Covering Meter Crocks, Curb Stops and Final Grade | $80.00 per hour |
| Yard Sale Permit | $2.00 |
| Zoning Ordinance & Subdivision Regulations | $50.00 plus $10.00 Shipping and Handling |