Recent conversations have made me realize that some residents don’t understand the power a single voter has at town meeting. Last year, each person who showed up represented 38 registered voters. That 2.6% decide whether to approve a budget or reduce it. So if there’s a budget you care about be there to support it. Read the full article → from Vote for what you care about or someone else will
Southborough Taxes
Letter: The Case for Voting NO for a Split Tax Rate (Article #24 Annual Warrant)
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: The Case for Voting NO for a Split Tax Rate (Article #24 Annual Warrant)
Non-binding Warrant Article on tax rate: presentation in support of split rate
A Town Meeting Warrant Article will ask voters to weigh in on classifying the town’s tax rate as single or split. Read the full article → from Non-binding Warrant Article on tax rate: presentation in support of split rate
BOS news: forecasting 2.7% tax increase, expecting to approve contract with new chief on Tuesday
I missed last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, but The Metrowest Daily News covered the highlights. Read the full article → from BOS news: forecasting 2.7% tax increase, expecting to approve contract with new chief on Tuesday
Single property tax rate upheld
The business community got the answer it was hoping for at last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. In front of a room filled with local business owners and representatives, Selectmen unanimously voted to uphold the town’s single property tax rate. Read the full article → from Single property tax rate upheld
Southborough’s tax rate plan: BOS vote this Tuesday, a split rate proposal, a single rate defense, and a history review of BOS’ positions (Updated)
The BOS will hear from the public before voting on this year’s tax rates. Expect a pitch for a split-rate tax and opposition to the proposal. Read the full article → from Southborough’s tax rate plan: BOS vote this Tuesday, a split rate proposal, a single rate defense, and a history review of BOS’ positions (Updated)
Will Southborough’s property tax rate increase again this year?
A look at Southborough’s property tax situation. Read the full article → from Will Southborough’s property tax rate increase again this year?
Letter to Editor: alternate tax rate proposal
Resident Carl Guyer has requested the opportunity to share his proposed alternative tax plan with Southborough residents. This is a plan that he previously submitted to the Board of Selectmen and was in process of submitting to the Advisory Committee. Read the full article → from Letter to Editor: alternate tax rate proposal
Letter: Economic development committee has daunting task
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: Economic development committee has daunting task
Voters could face a Prop 2-1/2 override next year, selectmen call financial projections ‘troubling’
Expenses are going up and revenue is going down. That was the conclusion of a 5-year financial analysis recently completed by Town Accountant Brian Ballantine. It’s a scenario that could have voters facing a Proposition 2-1/2 override vote as soon as next year. Read the full article → from Voters could face a Prop 2-1/2 override next year, selectmen call financial projections ‘troubling’
MWDN: Average Southborough residential tax bill will rise $238 in fiscal 2013
Taxes are going up this year, but not by as much as they have in the previous two years. Earlier this month, the Board of Selectmen approved a tax rate of $16.54. Read the full article → from MWDN: Average Southborough residential tax bill will rise $238 in fiscal 2013
The average property tax bill in Southborough will go up nearly $400 this year
The tax bill for the average Southborough family is going to go up by $392 this year, a 4.9% increase over last year. In approving the tax rate Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen said the increase reflects the will of Town Meeting. Read the full article → from The average property tax bill in Southborough will go up nearly $400 this year
Selectmen reverse decision, increase residential tax rate
From behemoth EMC to the tiny mom-and-pop shops in town, members of Southborough’s business community turned out in force last night to protest last month’s decision to tax commercial property at a higher rate than residential property. In the end, Selectmen voted 2-1 to reverse their decision and return to a single tax rate. Read the full article → from Selectmen reverse decision, increase residential tax rate
Selectmen to talk taxes, town government
Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting has the potential to be a lively one. The board will revisit its decision to impose a split property tax rate after a “deluge of email” from Southborough business owners opposing the plan. Read the full article → from Selectmen to talk taxes, town government