Last week, the Select Board agreed to approve a single tax classification. Read the full article → from 2023 (single) Tax Rate Set
On Tuesday, the Select Board will host the annual Tax Classification Hearing and discuss next steps for resuming construction on the St. Mark’s Street and Park project.
(Given the interest some readers have on those topics, I wanted to give advance notice.) Read the full article → from Taxes and “completing Pocket Park” – Tuesday
There have been some updates worth highlighting since I gave an overview of the Warrant three weeks ago. So, here is my updated look at what voters will be asked to decide. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Tonight
Although the Town hasn’t yet set next year’s tax rate, the Select Board is predicting that residents will be paying an average of 5.89% more in taxes year. Read the full article → from Tax outlook bleak again (Updated)
This week, the Warrant was finalized for the Special Town Meeting in less than three weeks. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting – October 13
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: 2022 Southborough Real Estate Tax Policy Review
Last Night, Annual Town Meeting voters passed 23 Articles. (One was first amended, but none were rejected.) Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting Update: Articles that passed and what’s still on Warrant for tonight (Updated)
My post is to give more context on each of the Town Meeting Warrant Articles most likely to require explanation or prompt some debate. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: More context on what we’re voting on
On May 4th and 5th, Southborough will hold its Annual Town Meeting. It’s time for an update on what’s on the Warrant. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: An updated look at the Warrant
Here are my highlights from the Select Board discussions about budgets and taxes on Tuesday night. Read the full article → from ATM Budget Update: Town targeting <5% tax increase; ARHS allocation hike; and discussions about ARPA and Senior Center
Last night, the Select Board unanimously supported the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to set a single property tax rate for FY22. Read the full article → from Southborough Single Tax Rate set for FY22
This week, the Town’s Assessor explained why projected taxes for average homeowners has increased. Read the full article → from Residents’ tax bills should be higher than projected for ’22; Town to seek input on applying ARPA funds to other uses
Annual Town Meeting is in two days. So, it’s past time to update readers on the proposed budgets. In related news, I’m also sharing an announcement on PILOT promises from the two big private schools in town. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Projected tax increase and PILOT news (Updated)
Tonight, I’m focusing on informing/updating readers on six Articles. They cover a proposed new tax, giving officials the authority to slow drivers down in some parts of town, and bylaw changes related to three committees. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Articles on Meals Tax, Speed Limits, and Standing Committees