Property owners should be receiving their 2014 assessments by now, as notices were sent out last week, contract assessor Marty McGee said.

The total taxable value of assessments rose about 2 percent this year, McGee said, countering his initial expectation that the total value would drop.

Residents concerned with their assessments should contact the borough and schedule an appointment with the assessor or assistant assessor to review the valuation. Those unsatisfied with the explanation can…