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Community Action Pioneer Valley’s tax prep program kicks off season
02-04-2025 12:26 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — A breakfast at Greenfield Community College last week kicked off the Massachusetts Association for Community Action’s 2025 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that helps low-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns.

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Gill tax rate down, average single-family tax bills up amid rising valuations
01-25-2025 8:38 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL — Residents can expect a tax rate of $14.66 per $1,000 of assessed value for fiscal year 2025, representing a drop of 82 cents compared to FY24, but the average single-family home will see a $282 increase on its bill due to rising property values in town.


Greenfield lowers tax rate as property values rise
12-25-2024 11:01 AM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — City Council has approved lowering the tax rate for fiscal year 2025, so property owners can expect a rate of $19.56 per $1,000 of assessed value, with the average tax bill decreasing by $30. The rate is the lowest Greenfield has seen...


Rowe approves increased tax rate for residents, businesses
12-17-2024 12:33 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ROWE — The town has approved increasing its residential and commercial, industrial and personal property (CIP) tax rates for 2024.The residential tax rate will be $5.14 per $1,000 of assessed value and CIP rate will be $11.10.Rowe is one of the few...


Amid new growth, Shelburne and Buckland tax rates down
12-14-2024 10:00 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — The towns of Buckland and Shelburne are lowering their tax rates for fiscal year 2025. Buckland residents can expect a rate of $16.94 per $1,000 valuation and Shelburne residents will see a rate of $12.84. Buckland’s rate will be 62...


After weighing split rate, Whately Selectboard adopts single tax rate of $13.34
12-12-2024 3:17 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — The Selectboard adopted a single tax rate for all properties in town of $13.34 per $1,000 valuation for fiscal year 2025, representing a roughly 2.5% decrease from the previous year.The decision came following an extended discussion...


Tax rate down, assessments up in Deerfield
12-12-2024 1:20 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — On a recommendation from the Board of Assessors, the Selectboard adopted a single tax rate for fiscal year 2025 of $13.25 per $1,000 valuation on Wednesday evening, an approximately 4.3% decrease from FY24.Sticking with past practices, the...


Erving OKs split tax rate for FY25, 10% exemption for some commercial sites
12-11-2024 3:40 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — After a discussion with the Board of Assessors, the Selectboard approved a split tax rate for fiscal year 2025 as well as a 10% tax exemption for small commercial properties on Monday.The tentative tax rate, which has been submitted to the...


Charlemont boards OK tax rate of $18.30 for FY25
12-09-2024 12:09 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — In the face of rising property values, the Selectboard and Board of Assessors have voted to lower the tax rate for fiscal year 2025 by $2.40 compared to FY24’s numbers. Residents can expect a tax rate of $18.30 per $1,000 valuation,...


Greenfield struggles to track rentals as assessors mull residential tax exemption
08-28-2024 3:44 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Of the city’s estimated 985 multi-family homes, Board of Assessors member Chuck Green said the number of rental units in Greenfield, and their addresses, remain unknown.As the Board of Assessors works to draft a proposed tax rate for City...


Poll: Mass. voters want tax relief
04-08-2023 4:59 PM

By CHRIS LISINSKI

BOSTON — A sizable majority of Massachusetts voters would prefer for Beacon Hill to deploy its budget surplus toward reducing taxes rather than increasing overall spending, according to a new poll.Three-quarters of the voters surveyed by polling and...


Tax relief critics, supporters will air thoughts Tuesday
03-26-2023 12:19 PM

By COLIN A. YOUNG

Tax season starts this week on Beacon Hill, when the Revenue Committee will dive into the specifics of Gov. Maura Healey’s tax relief and reform plan as well as about 50 other bills that deal with similar tax credits and tax code changes.The hearing...

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