By Bob Katzen

The Senate 37-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would make it easier for communities to offer local property tax exemptions to seniors by allowing cities and towns to institute a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption for income-eligible seniors who have lived in their community for at least 10 years.
Continue reading MEANS TESTING (S 2902) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 37-1, approved and sent to the House a bill that would give cities and towns the option to create tax rebate programs for residents who already benefit from a local residential exemption. This new rebate program would allow cities and towns to set income and asset thresholds, tailoring relief to local residents’ needs.
Continue reading CREATE TAX REBATE PROGRAMS (S 2900) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 38-0, approved a bill that would allow cities and towns to hike from the current $1,500 to $2,000, the property tax break for veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in exchange for their providing volunteer services to their municipality. Continue reading INCREASE TAX RELIEF TO VETERANS (S 1948) →

By Bob Katzen

The Senate 5-33, rejected an amendment that would allow the city of Boston to shift more of its property tax burden onto commercial real estate in fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The amendment is similar to the one that has been proposed and supported by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.
Continue reading INCREASE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAX (S 2899) →

By Bob Katzen

Senate 37-1, approved and sent to the House a bill that supporters said would give cities and towns the ability to shield their most vulnerable taxpayers from the “shock” of an extraordinarily high third and fourth quarter tax bill in a year when the community’s residential property tax levy rises by more than 10 per cent. Qualifying groups of taxpayers include people aged 65 and older who own and occupy the home; people enrolled in MassHealth; and people living with children under age 6 or under 18.
Continue reading OFFER TAX CREDIT TO COVER LARGE PROPERTY TAX INCREASES (S 2899) →

By William Tauro

We are looking for residents interested to being part of a class action lawsuit to help Somerville home owners, property owners, residents and tenants to obtain the justice they deserve after being victims of fraudulent and/or inaccurate outrageously high water bills caused by faulty water meters and inaccurate readings. Continue reading Class Action Lawsuit Regarding Fraudulent and Inaccurate Somerville Water Bills →

Several years ago my trusty mechanic retired. I was amiss but always saw traffic at a gas station, garage on Main St. On an emergency one day, they took my vehicle, gave a studied diagnosis and the same week fixed my car. They took my niece once, too, with courtesy and then gave me my sticker . Shortly after, I purchased new tires. This month on short notice in the New Year week, they scheduled me for a repair…squeezing me in …a BZ week! Continue reading As Medford Turns:HO HO HO! In style in January! →