Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the Town Office hours?
What are the recycling hours?
When is the Code Enforcement Officer in the Town Office?
What animals does the Animal Control Officer handle?
Can I pay my taxes or vehicle registration over the phone with a credit card?
When will a tax lien be discharged once paid in full?
Who do I make my check out to?
What does “mil rate” mean?
Does the Fire Dep't fill swimming pools?

What are the Town Office hours?

Town Office Hours and contact information are here

What are the recycling hours?

Check the community calendar for the latest hours

When is the Code Enforcement Officer in the Town Office?

The CEO does not have regular office hours. Click here for information on how to contact the CEO.

What animals does the Animal Control Officer handle?

Domestic only. No wild animals.

Can I pay my taxes or vehicle registration over the phone with a credit card?

Vehicle Registrations may be paid online with the State Rapid Renewal system.

Taxes and some other fees/licenses may be paid over the phone with a credit card-contact the office for specific details. A fee of 2.5% is added automatically (minimum $1) to all credit charges.

When will a tax lien be discharged once paid in full?

Once per month.

Who do I make my check out to?

Town of Pittston

What does “mil rate” mean?

A “mil rate” is defined as the number of tax dollars per $1,000. of evaluation of your land and buildings combined, so if your property is valued at $100,000. and the current mil rate is $14.6 it would be 100 x 14.6 making taxes owed $1,460.00. All past mil rates can be seen here