Residential Taxes to Increase
The average single family home will see a $65 increase in their taxes as the City Council voted through a classification that favors lower levels for commercial properties.
City Councilors voted for a tax rate that puts slightly more burden on the residential rather than commercial and industrial properties. "The only way to lower taxes is to take out your pen at budget time," said Councilor Michael Ossing who explained he felt both residential and commercial taxes were a good level. "A $60 increase in a community that has all the services that Marlborough provides is a pretty good year." The vote was welcome by the business community. “I am very pleased that the split has come closer together.” said Susanne Morreale-Leeber the President of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce. “The business community is here for all of you.” The commercial and industrial sector will pay 47 percent of levied taxes …
Concerned Mom
4:22 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Maybe if the City focused on ways to increase the value of living in Marlboro, thus increasing the value of our homes rather than decreasing they will get more tax money out of homeowners. Improve the schools, improve parks and recreation, clean up the dumpy areas, etc and people might actually want to move here. According to zillow.com the value of my home is at an all time low after 12 years. … more ›