The Waterford Assessors Office, based in Town Hall, is charged with gathering and valuing all real estate, motor…More vehicle and business personal property in town for the purpose of creating a tax base. Assessments are based on a variety of factors conforming to a laundry list of state and federal regulations. Exemptions and reductions are possible on assessments for a variety of reasons, such as for disabled veterans, elderly residents or manufacturing equipment, among others. All town assessments are online at http://www.prophecyone.us/index_prophecy.php?town=Waterford.</p> <p>The department is operated by the town assessor and an assistant assessor, with assessments being done once every five years. Assessments can be challenged by appointment through the Waterford Board of Assessment Appeals, a group of three elected townspeople.</p>

Waterford Senior Services is based out of the Waterford Community Center, where activities, daily meals and prudent…More health and life information is available for seniors. Waterford Senior Services provides transportation to seniors as well to doctor's appointments, as well as a trip every Monday to the grocery store and a trip every Friday to the Crystal Mall. Seniors must call a day in advance to reserve a seat.</p> <p>Waterford Senior Services features seven staff members along with ten mini-bus drivers. A seven-member Senior Citizens Commission leads the department, with all seven volunteer members appointed at the town's representative town meeting. The town also employs a municipal agent for the elderly, an appointed position by the First Selectman, to provide seniors information on local, state and federal benefits. The agent works in the Community Center.</p> <p> </p>