Information for New Residents
Welcome to Holden!
- Taxes: For new homeowners there is usually an apportionment of Real Estate taxes at the closing and a closing attorney will often send in a tax payment which may or may not be correct. It is the new owner's responsibility to see that the taxes are paid as they may not receive a bill right away. We make every effort to get a copy of the bill to the new owner and we encourage them to call or come to the office to get a copy of the bill.
- Excise taxes: It is important that a new resident change their address on their motor vehicle registration so that any upcoming excise taxes will be sent to them.
- How do I Pay a bill in Holden?
- You should make sure you have Registered to Vote.
- If you have a dog, you must license it within 30 days. This must be done in person at the Town Clerk's office at Town Hall.
- Check out Holden Recreation. Questions people often ask are:
- To sign up for cable TV service in Holden, go to https://www.spectrum.com/
- To find additional information about cable television in Holden, Holden's "local access channel" information can be found at holdentv.com . This is under the authority of the Cable Advisory Committee .
- To sign up for, or if you have questions about electric services, the Holden Municipal Light Department (HMLD) has information under RESIDENT, which answers some basic questions most customers ask.
- To sign up for, or if you have questions about trash service: Recycling and Trash pick-up Information
- File a USPS Change of Address Form with the United States Post Office
- Report a change of address for firearms ID card and license (Massachusetts law requires that you report a change of address within 30 days of moving.) Other information on firearms licensing in Holden.
- Join CodeRed, Holden's emergency notification system
- Get a Driver's License and Register Your Vehicle: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
- Enroll Your Child In School
- To burn brush in Holden: Brush Burning Information
- To get a Library Card: Gale Free Library
- Please be aware of all Town of Holden Local Government Information, such as:
- Town Charter & Bylaws
- Annual Town Reports
- Board and Committee Vacancies
- Guidelines for Citizens' Address
- Town Charter
- Town Meeting Information
- Town Manager Miscellaneous Memorandums
- Town Budget and Financial Information
- Services of the Town Clerk
- Open Meeting Law Guidelines
- Parking Ticket Hearing Request Form