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)
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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
Selectmen to take another look at the property tax rate
In response to a “deluge of email,” mainly from the business community, the Board of Selectmen have decided to take another look at property tax rates for fiscal year 2011. Read the full article → from Selectmen to take another look at the property tax rate
Selectmen approve split tax rate — what it means for your property taxes
Southborough is going to try something a bit different with property taxes this year. For what I believe is the first time ever (someone correct me if I’m wrong), selectmen last night set two tax rates – one for residential properties and second higher rate for commercial properties. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve split tax rate — what it means for your property taxes
Southborough tax rate trends: A cautionary tale
The tax rate went down slightly this year, but officials warned it might go up significantly next year? How much it might increase is anyone’s guess, but history might give us a clue. Read the full article → from Southborough tax rate trends: A cautionary tale
How to calculate your property tax for 2010
Thanks to lower property assessments and a lower tax rate, the average family in Southborough will pay 2.1% less in property taxes this year compared to last. If you want to figure out what your 2010 tax bill will be, here’s how to do it. Read the full article → from How to calculate your property tax for 2010
Selectmen approve lower property tax rate
Here’s some good news. The tax rate for the current fiscal year was set by the Board of Selectmen last night, and it’s lower than last year’s rate. But find out why we might not be so lucky next year. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve lower property tax rate