As we ready for Town Meeting on May 16, 2023, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.

The full warrant has not yet been finalized, but a full list of the articles can be found here: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SuhoYAcHGJMhPefGhSD9rZZrS0rTuZOA/view

Article 6: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 5, Clause 17E

Accepting this local option would allow the state to increase the annual asset limits to qualify for any clause 17 tax exemptions.  This exemption allows a $175 credit toward the qualifying applicant’s annual real estate taxes, and can be beneficial to some senior citizens, surviving spouses and surviving minors.  To earn this exemption a senior, surviving spouse or surviving minor of a deceased parent must meet specific ownership, occupancy and asset requirements.  Acceptance of the local option would only affect the asset requirement.  To learn more about this exemption visit: https://www.mass.gov/doc/guide-to-real-estate-tax-exemptions-for-qualifying-surviving-spouses-minor-children-and-elderly/download