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Norwell Public Library has eliminated its seasonal Sunday hours because of townwide budget cuts, one of the clearest local effects yet of the town's fiscal 2026 spending plan. The library, at 64 South Street, said the reduction is tied directly to FY26 budget impacts detailed on its web…
Norwell Public Library has eliminated its seasonal Sunday hours because of townwide budget cuts, one of the clearest local effects yet of the town's fiscal 2026 spending plan. The library, at 64 South Street, said the reduction is tied directly to FY26 budget impacts detailed on its web…
Brockton's Accounts Committee heard a stark fiscal warning and scrutinized $10.9 million in vendor payments at its July 30 session. Chief Financial Officer Dr.
Brockton's Accounts Committee heard a stark fiscal warning and scrutinized $10.9 million in vendor payments at its July 30 session. Chief Financial Officer Dr.
Grafton Library Trustees adopted an updated child safety policy allowing seventh graders to use the library unaccompanied, approved a $14,176.99 draw on state aid to cover a personnel budget overage, and passed an updated meeting room policy at their July 29 meeting.
Grafton Library Trustees adopted an updated child safety policy allowing seventh graders to use the library unaccompanied, approved a $14,176.99 draw on state aid to cover a personnel budget overage, and passed an updated meeting room policy at their July 29 meeting.
Reading voters will decide a fiscal year 2028 operational override at the November 3 state election, town officials announced this week, launching an "FY28 Override Hub" to inform residents ahead of the vote that would affect spending starting July 1, 2027. Reading Public Schools flagge…
A regional flash flood watch and an approaching tax deadline defined a quiet stretch in Wellesley. Property tax payments are due August 3, per a town notice, while Wellesley Patch warned of "7+ Inches Of Rain To Bring 'Life-Threatening Flood Event' To MA," with a Flash Flood Watch activ…
Townsend property owners face a fast-approaching deadline as the town's next real estate tax payment comes due Monday, August 3, per a notice from the Treasurer/Tax Collector's office. Town Hall remains closed on Fridays through the end of August, limiting in-person payment windows for …
Townsend property owners face a fast-approaching deadline as the town's next real estate tax payment comes due Monday, August 3, per a notice from the Treasurer/Tax Collector's office. Town Hall remains closed on Fridays through the end of August, limiting in-person payment windows for …
Reading voters will decide a fiscal year 2028 operational override at the November 3 state election, town officials announced this week, launching an "FY28 Override Hub" to inform residents ahead of the vote that would affect spending starting July 1, 2027. Reading Public Schools flagge…
A regional flash flood watch and an approaching tax deadline defined a quiet stretch in Wellesley. Property tax payments are due August 3, per a town notice, while Wellesley Patch warned of "7+ Inches Of Rain To Bring 'Life-Threatening Flood Event' To MA," with a Flash Flood Watch activ…
Congressional candidate Dr. Mariah Lancaster released five years of personal federal tax returns, becoming the second candidate in the race to do so, per Andover MA News. Elsewhere, a North Andover firefighter has returned to duty following the 2025 shooting of his former fiancée during…
Congressional candidate Dr. Mariah Lancaster released five years of personal federal tax returns, becoming the second candidate in the race to do so, per Andover MA News. Elsewhere, a North Andover firefighter has returned to duty following the 2025 shooting of his former fiancée during…
Senior tax exemption applications remain open as North Attleborough prepares for a busy Thursday of municipal meetings. The town's Assessors Office continues accepting Fiscal Year 2027 Means-Tested Senior Property Tax Exemption applications, with no stated deadline yet announced. Four t…
Senior tax exemption applications remain open as North Attleborough prepares for a busy Thursday of municipal meetings. The town's Assessors Office continues accepting Fiscal Year 2027 Means-Tested Senior Property Tax Exemption applications, with no stated deadline yet announced. Four t…
Fall River City Council voted 8-1 Monday to adopt a $483.6 million FY2027 budget that fully funds school transportation at $17.1 million, overriding Mayor Paul Coogan's lower submission.
Fall River City Council voted 8-1 Monday to adopt a $483.6 million FY2027 budget that fully funds school transportation at $17.1 million, overriding Mayor Paul Coogan's lower submission.
Littleton property owners face an approaching deadline, with real estate taxes due August 3, 2026, per a town notice. Meanwhile, the Reuben Hoar Library has packed its week with hands-on programming, including drop-in handkerchief art in the Children's Room and a rock-painting series wi…
Littleton property owners face an approaching deadline, with real estate taxes due August 3, 2026, per a town notice. Meanwhile, the Reuben Hoar Library has packed its week with hands-on programming, including drop-in handkerchief art in the Children's Room and a rock-painting series wi…
Plympton's Select Board confronted a $118,000 police department budget overage and set the town's fall election calendar at its July 27 meeting.
Plympton's Select Board confronted a $118,000 police department budget overage and set the town's fall election calendar at its July 27 meeting.
Dudley voters will decide on a $717,630 Proposition 2½ override on September 29 after the Select Board voted unanimously Monday to place the scaled-back question on a special election ballot.
Dudley voters will decide on a $717,630 Proposition 2½ override on September 29 after the Select Board voted unanimously Monday to place the scaled-back question on a special election ballot.
First-quarter fiscal 2027 real estate tax bills are due August 3, giving Falmouth property owners about a week's notice from Town Hall to pay up. The library's Main, East and North Falmouth branches kept up a full slate of summer programming, from a Falmouth Garden Club meeting to an in…
Mansfield's town manager is launching a series of community focus groups to gather resident feedback on the town's budget plan. The sessions, announced this week, aim to collect resident ideas and perspectives on issues shaping the town's finances and priorities. The town also released …
Mansfield's town manager is launching a series of community focus groups to gather resident feedback on the town's budget plan. The sessions, announced this week, aim to collect resident ideas and perspectives on issues shaping the town's finances and priorities. The town also released …
First-quarter fiscal 2027 real estate tax bills are due August 3, giving Falmouth property owners about a week's notice from Town Hall to pay up. The library's Main, East and North Falmouth branches kept up a full slate of summer programming, from a Falmouth Garden Club meeting to an in…
The Middle Berkshire Registry of Deeds recorded 14 Otis property transfers between June 26 and July 25, but only three carried disclosed prices reflecting open-market home sales: $799,000 for 236 Ridge Ave, $675,000 for 213 Brookman Dr, and $250,000 for 87 North St. Four other disclosed…
The Middle Berkshire Registry of Deeds recorded 14 Otis property transfers between June 26 and July 25, but only three carried disclosed prices reflecting open-market home sales: $799,000 for 236 Ridge Ave, $675,000 for 213 Brookman Dr, and $250,000 for 87 North St. Four other disclosed…
Groton's real estate tax demand fee rose to the state maximum this year, town officials confirmed this week. Effective May 1, 2026, the fee charged on overdue tax and excise payments climbed to $30, authorized under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, Section 15, town officials said.…
Groton's real estate tax demand fee rose to the state maximum this year, town officials confirmed this week. Effective May 1, 2026, the fee charged on overdue tax and excise payments climbed to $30, authorized under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, Section 15, town officials said.…
Townsend property owners must pay real estate taxes by August 3, per a Town Hall reminder posted this week. The notice arrives as the town gears up for three fall elections — September 1, October 6, and November 3 — with nomination papers already available for the special election. Town…
Bedford's Board of Assessors flagged a personal property tax exemption process this week, offering qualifying residents and business owners a way to reduce local tax bills. The notice, posted to the town's News Flash system Thursday, points property owners to the Assessors' office for e…
Bedford's Board of Assessors flagged a personal property tax exemption process this week, offering qualifying residents and business owners a way to reduce local tax bills. The notice, posted to the town's News Flash system Thursday, points property owners to the Assessors' office for e…
Townsend property owners must pay real estate taxes by August 3, per a Town Hall reminder posted this week. The notice arrives as the town gears up for three fall elections — September 1, October 6, and November 3 — with nomination papers already available for the special election. Town…
Boston officials confirmed a $12 million cut to the police department budget days after seven homicides in seven days over the Fourth of July weekend.
Boston's mayor announced an expansion of City Hall in-person services, a youth jobs budget increase, and police reform listening sessions at a July 22 press conference.
Boston's mayor announced an expansion of City Hall in-person services, a youth jobs budget increase, and police reform listening sessions at a July 22 press conference.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh fielded questions on COVID-19 testing gaps, city budget pressures, and food access at a pandemic-era press conference broadcast on Boston's community access TV.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh fielded questions on COVID-19 testing gaps, city budget pressures, and food access at a pandemic-era press conference broadcast on Boston's community access TV.
Boston's Eastie Farm celebrates a decade of urban agriculture and announces a state budget award and a geothermal greenhouse project.
Boston School Committee holds FY21 budget hearing as governor declares COVID-19 state of emergency.
Boston officials confirmed a $12 million cut to the police department budget days after seven homicides in seven days over the Fourth of July weekend.
Boston announces $20 million snow budget and 200 new shelter beds for a pandemic winter. Mayor Martin J.
Seekonk Select Board advances senior property tax exemption overhaul and accepts $253,000 sidewalk grant.
Boston announces $20 million snow budget and 200 new shelter beds for a pandemic winter. Mayor Martin J.
Seekonk Select Board advances senior property tax exemption overhaul and accepts $253,000 sidewalk grant.
Boston Tax Help Coalition kicks off 19th season of free tax preparation, targeting $24 million in returns.
Boston Tax Help Coalition kicks off 19th season of free tax preparation, targeting $24 million in returns.
Boston School Committee holds FY21 budget hearing as governor declares COVID-19 state of emergency.
Boston's Eastie Farm celebrates a decade of urban agriculture and announces a state budget award and a geothermal greenhouse project.
Hardwick's Montevideo Public Electric Department deferred a vote on its amended 2026 budget to August while grappling with a 14-month rate case delay and a looming $305,000 customer refund.
Needham Select Board defers $325.4 million Pollard Middle School ballot question after state signals Article 97 concerns.
Needham Select Board defers $325.4 million Pollard Middle School ballot question after state signals Article 97 concerns.
Mansfield's town manager will host community focus groups this summer to gather resident input on town priorities and the budget. The sessions, announced on the town's website, invite residents to weigh in on issues shaping the community and the town's finances. The push for feedback co…
Boston Mayor Wu unveiled a $3.99 billion FY23 operating budget alongside a $3.6 billion capital plan and $350 million in remaining American Rescue Plan funds at a City Council kickoff session Saturday.
Boston Mayor Wu unveiled a $3.99 billion FY23 operating budget alongside a $3.6 billion capital plan and $350 million in remaining American Rescue Plan funds at a City Council kickoff session Saturday.
Boston Mayor Wu unveiled a $3.99 billion FY23 operating budget alongside a $3.6 billion capital plan and $350 million in remaining American Rescue Plan funds at a City Council kickoff session Saturday.
Boxford posted its proposed fiscal 2027 budget and capital plan for public review this week, giving residents an early look at town spending priorities. The town is also continuing its transition to North Shore Regional 911 for emergency dispatch and recruiting election workers ahead of…
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