Select Board shifts greater real-estate tax burden onto local businesses
READING – For the second straight year the Reading Select Board voted to increase the split tax rate and make Reading businesses pay more. But the 3-2 vote in favor
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READING – For the second straight year the Reading Select Board voted to increase the split tax rate and make Reading businesses pay more. But the 3-2 vote in favor
READING â Budget fantasy took precedent over town realities as department heads laid out their Christmas wish list for FY22 Tuesday night. The Reading Select Board heard presentations on facilities, public services, public safety, and capital/debt all coming with a mandate from Town Manager Bob LeLacheur to âcreate a budget as if money was no object.â Last week the board heard presentations from the library, administrative services, finance, public works, and enterprise funds. Itâs all part of the process that will lead to the FY22 budget for Reading. Like previous budget ...