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Budgets & Taxes

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Norwell NewsJul 31, 2026

Norwell Library Ends Sunday Hours As Budget Cuts Bite

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…

Plymouth County NewsJul 31, 2026

Norwell Library Ends Sunday Hours As Budget Cuts Bite

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 NewsJul 30, 2026

Brockton CFO Warns FY2028 Budget Will Be Harder to Balance Than This Year

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.

Plymouth County NewsJul 30, 2026

Brockton CFO Warns FY2028 Budget Will Be Harder to Balance Than This Year

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 NewsJul 29, 2026

Grafton Library Trustees Approve Child Safety Policy, Cover $14,177 Budget Overage

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.

Worcester County NewsJul 29, 2026

Grafton Library Trustees Approve Child Safety Policy, Cover $14,177 Budget Overage

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 NewsJul 29, 2026

Reading Override Question Set For November 3 Ballot

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…

Norfolk County NewsJul 29, 2026

Flash flood watch, tax deadline top midweek in Wellesley

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 NewsJul 29, 2026

Townsend Tax Bills Due Monday, August 3

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 …

Middlesex County NewsJul 29, 2026

Townsend Tax Bills Due Monday, August 3

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 …

Middlesex County NewsJul 29, 2026

Reading Override Question Set For November 3 Ballot

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…

Wellesley NewsJul 29, 2026

Flash flood watch, tax deadline top midweek in Wellesley

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…

Andover NewsJul 29, 2026

Congressional Candidate Lancaster Releases Five Years Of Tax Returns

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…

Essex County NewsJul 29, 2026

Congressional Candidate Lancaster Releases Five Years Of Tax Returns

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…

North Attleborough NewsJul 29, 2026

Senior Tax Exemption Applications Remain Open For Fiscal Year 2027

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…

Bristol County NewsJul 29, 2026

Senior Tax Exemption Applications Remain Open For Fiscal Year 2027

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…

Bristol County NewsJul 28, 2026

Fall River Council Passes $483.6 Million FY2027 Budget, Funds Schools at $17.1 Million

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 NewsJul 28, 2026

Fall River Council Passes $483.6 Million FY2027 Budget, Funds Schools at $17.1 Million

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.

Middlesex County NewsJul 28, 2026

Real Estate Tax Bills Due August 3 in Littleton

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 NewsJul 28, 2026

Real Estate Tax Bills Due August 3 in Littleton

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…

Plymouth County NewsJul 27, 2026

Plympton Police Chief Accounts for $118,000 Fiscal Year Budget Overage

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 NewsJul 27, 2026

Plympton Police Chief Accounts for $118,000 Fiscal Year Budget Overage

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.

Worcester County NewsJul 27, 2026

Dudley Select Board Places $717,630 Override on September 29 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.

Dudley NewsJul 27, 2026

Dudley Select Board Places $717,630 Override on September 29 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.

Barnstable County NewsJul 26, 2026

Falmouth Tax Bills Due August 3, Town Reminds Residents

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 NewsJul 26, 2026

Mansfield Town Manager Launches Budget Focus Groups

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 …

Bristol County NewsJul 26, 2026

Mansfield Town Manager Launches Budget Focus Groups

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 …

Falmouth NewsJul 26, 2026

Falmouth Tax Bills Due August 3, Town Reminds Residents

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…

Otis NewsJul 25, 2026

Tax title takings, not home sales, drove Otis price data lower this period

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…

Berkshire County NewsJul 25, 2026

Tax title takings, not home sales, drove Otis price data lower this period

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…

Middlesex County NewsJul 25, 2026

Groton Tax Demand Fee Rises to $30 State Maximum

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 NewsJul 25, 2026

Groton Tax Demand Fee Rises to $30 State Maximum

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.…

Middlesex County NewsJul 23, 2026

Townsend Reminds Residents of August 3 Tax Deadline

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…

Middlesex County NewsJul 23, 2026

Bedford Assessors Flag Personal Property Tax Exemption Process

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 NewsJul 23, 2026

Bedford Assessors Flag Personal Property Tax Exemption Process

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 NewsJul 23, 2026

Townsend Reminds Residents of August 3 Tax Deadline

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 NewsJul 22, 2026

Boston Police Department Faces $12 Million Budget Cut After Violent Holiday Week

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.

Suffolk County NewsJul 22, 2026

Boston Expands City Hall Hours, Boosts Youth Jobs Budget to $12 Million

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 NewsJul 22, 2026

Boston Expands City Hall Hours, Boosts Youth Jobs Budget to $12 Million

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 NewsJul 22, 2026

Walsh Holds COVID-19 Press Conference on Testing, Schools, and City Budget

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.

Suffolk County NewsJul 22, 2026

Walsh Holds COVID-19 Press Conference on Testing, Schools, and City Budget

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 NewsJul 22, 2026

State Budget Includes $50,000 for East Boston's Eastie Farm as Geothermal Greenhouse Planned

Boston's Eastie Farm celebrates a decade of urban agriculture and announces a state budget award and a geothermal greenhouse project.

Boston NewsJul 22, 2026

Boston School Committee Weighs $80 Million Budget Increase as COVID-19 Looms

Boston School Committee holds FY21 budget hearing as governor declares COVID-19 state of emergency.

Suffolk County NewsJul 22, 2026

Boston Police Department Faces $12 Million Budget Cut After Violent Holiday Week

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 NewsJul 22, 2026

Boston Sets $20 Million Snow Budget With New COVID Safety Protocols

Boston announces $20 million snow budget and 200 new shelter beds for a pandemic winter. Mayor Martin J.

Seekonk NewsJul 22, 2026

Seekonk Board Advances Senior Tax Break, Accepts $253,000 Sidewalk Grant

Seekonk Select Board advances senior property tax exemption overhaul and accepts $253,000 sidewalk grant.

Suffolk County NewsJul 22, 2026

Boston Sets $20 Million Snow Budget With New COVID Safety Protocols

Boston announces $20 million snow budget and 200 new shelter beds for a pandemic winter. Mayor Martin J.

Bristol County NewsJul 22, 2026

Seekonk Board Advances Senior Tax Break, Accepts $253,000 Sidewalk Grant

Seekonk Select Board advances senior property tax exemption overhaul and accepts $253,000 sidewalk grant.

Boston NewsJul 22, 2026

Boston Tax Help Coalition Opens 19th Season, Aims for 13,000 Free Returns

Boston Tax Help Coalition kicks off 19th season of free tax preparation, targeting $24 million in returns.

Suffolk County NewsJul 22, 2026

Boston Tax Help Coalition Opens 19th Season, Aims for 13,000 Free Returns

Boston Tax Help Coalition kicks off 19th season of free tax preparation, targeting $24 million in returns.

Suffolk County NewsJul 22, 2026

Boston School Committee Weighs $80 Million Budget Increase as COVID-19 Looms

Boston School Committee holds FY21 budget hearing as governor declares COVID-19 state of emergency.

Suffolk County NewsJul 22, 2026

State Budget Includes $50,000 for East Boston's Eastie Farm as Geothermal Greenhouse Planned

Boston's Eastie Farm celebrates a decade of urban agriculture and announces a state budget award and a geothermal greenhouse project.

Worcester County NewsJul 21, 2026

Hardwick Electric to Vote on Amended 2026 Budget at August Meeting

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.

Norfolk County NewsJul 21, 2026

Needham Defers Pollard Override Ballot Vote Over Article 97 Geothermal Concerns

Needham Select Board defers $325.4 million Pollard Middle School ballot question after state signals Article 97 concerns.

Needham NewsJul 21, 2026

Needham Defers Pollard Override Ballot Vote Over Article 97 Geothermal Concerns

Needham Select Board defers $325.4 million Pollard Middle School ballot question after state signals Article 97 concerns.

Bristol County NewsJul 20, 2026

Mansfield Town Manager Announces Community Focus Groups on Budget

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 NewsJul 19, 2026

Boston Mayor Wu Presents $3.99 Billion FY23 Budget With $350 Million in Federal Recovery Funds

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 NewsJul 19, 2026

Boston Mayor Wu Presents $3.99 Billion FY23 Budget With $350 Million in Federal Recovery Funds

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.

Suffolk County NewsJul 19, 2026

Boston Mayor Wu Presents $3.99 Billion FY23 Budget With $350 Million in Federal Recovery Funds

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.

Essex County NewsJul 19, 2026

Boxford Posts FY27 Budget and Capital Plan for Public Review

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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