Where Millis's money goes

A plain-English look at what your town spends, what you pay, and how it's changing.

$49.3 million a year
That's what Millis spent across all town services — about $5,833 for every resident.
55¢ of every dollar goes to schools.
Schools $26.9 million
55%
public schools — teachers, buildings, buses
Employee pensions & benefits $7.0 million
14%
retirement and health insurance for town & school staff
Public safety $6.8 million
14%
police, fire, and ambulance
General government $2.8 million
6%
town hall, clerk, finance, elections
Public works $2.6 million
5%
roads, snow plowing, trash, parks
Debt interest $1.4 million
3%
interest on money borrowed for buildings & projects
Culture & recreation $985,000
2%
library, parks, recreation programs
Health & human services $431,000
1%
public health, senior & veterans services
State & county assessments $375,000
1%
required payments to the state and county

💰 What a typical home pays

$9,080 / year
on a typical home worth about $593,000 — tax rate $15.31 per $1,000 of value.
Source: Millis FY2024 audited financial statements (audited actuals, FY2024). Figures are rounded for readability.
These figures come from official town and state documents, summarized for clarity. Always check the source for exact numbers. ← Back to Millis Town Watch