property taxes

NY Cities: High Taxes, Low Taxes

Dave Lucas — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:29:22 +0000

A new report shows Schenectady and Gloversville rank among cities with the highest property tax rates in New York. A study published this week by the fiscally conservative Empire Center for New York State Policy ranks the Mohawk Valley city of Gloversville the highest-taxed of 75 cities in the state, with an effective rate of $52.40 per $1,000 of a property's value.

Exception To Tax Cap Law Sought For Casino Property

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:25:34 +0000

The city of Springfield is seeking an exception to Proposition 2 ½ , the Massachusetts property tax cap law, when it comes to casinos.

An $800 million resort casino could mean tens of millions of dollars annually in additional property taxes for Springfield. But Mayor Domenic Sarno said the city will not get the full financial benefits from a casino development unless a change is made to Prop 2 ½.

Vermont House Debates School Tax Increase

Pat Bradley — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:30:00 +0000

The Vermont House has advanced legislation that would bring a sharp increase in the statewide school property tax rates.

Wednesday's debate concerned a 5-cent increase in the statewide residential property tax rate, to 94 cents per $100 of a home's value.

For Berkshires, some will see taxes go up while property values go down

Lucas Willard — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:37:23 +0000

For communities in the Berkshires it’s the time of year when local governments determine their tax rates, and many this year are seeing their taxes go up while property values go down. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports…

North Adams Mayor Richard Alcombright said he’s predicting that residents of the small Berkshire city could see their taxes rise 3% this year – but he says his cities tight fiscal situation is not uncommon right now.

Lower Property Tax Bills Expected In Springfield Mass.

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:26:52 +0000

Property tax bills for a majority of homeowners and business owners in Springfield Massachusetts are expected to be lower in 2013. But the reason won’t make most homeowners happy. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Springfield Budget Calls For Job Cuts, Library Closings,Higher Fees

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:59:07 +0000

The city of Springfield Massachusetts will reduce its municipal
workforce and cut some city services under a budget recommended by the
mayor. At the same time, the city council is being asked to raise almost
$3 million in fees and taxes to avoid even deeper cuts. WAMC's Pioneer
Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

A grim faced Mayor Domenic Sarno announced a recommended budget

Mayor's Budget Expected To Result In Layoffs, Cutbacks

Paul Tuthill — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:51:38 +0000

The next state budget in Massachusetts is likely to include the
first increase in local aid in four years. But, it appears it won't be
enough to avert layoffs and service cuts in the state's third largest
city. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Massachusetts House and Senate leaders made local aid increases
a priority for the next state budget. The House and Senate have passed