 New Housing Units Planned for Historic North Street SiteAllegrone Companies asking the city for a tax increment exemption for affordable housing units on North Street.  Clarksburg Has Buyers for Cruisers; OKs Exemption Income HikeThe board had voted to dissolve police department in March and rely on the State Police. The two cruisers, including one purchased in 2021, have been taking up space in the garage ever since. Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Petricca TIFOn Monday, the Finance subcommittee voted in favor of a 10-year tax increment financing agreement for Unistress Corp.'s $4 million expansion at 550 Cheshire Road, which is expected to create 50 new jobs. Divided Williamstown Select Board Implements Senior Tax ExemptionThe annual town meeting overwhelmingly supported the home rule petition, which was waiting on approval from the legislature and the signature of the governor before the local property tax relief plan could be put into action. Williamstown Board Talks Tax Relief ImplementationIn May, town meeting members overwhelmingly decided to send a home-rule petition to Boston to allow the local tax relief program. Adams Special Town Meeting to Take Up Memorial School DevelopmentTown meeting members will decide nine articles at a special town meeting next week, including the disposition of the 72-year-old Memorial Building.  Adams Theater Recommended for 10-Year Tax ExemptionThe STA is structured around the estimated $1.5 million in work to complete the Park Street theater for year-round use by 2026. Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Holiday Inn TIF ExtensionThe Finance subcommittee on Monday recognized the pandemic's impact on business and the benefits of a new hotel.  Pittsfield Holiday Inn Express Seeks Further TIF ExtensionThe company is seeking a second two-year extension on its TIF because of higher construction costs, supply chain disruptions, and the need to secure additional financing. Lanesborough Rebuff of Gold Star Exemption Dismays Pittsfield OfficialsPittsfield officials are disappointed that Lanesborough rejected a proposal for Gold Star family tax exemptions, clarifying that the city proudly adopted this years ago. Williamstown Select Board Looks at Property Tax Relief IdeasThe Select Board last week looked at a number of alternatives that could help the town make its property tax system a little more equitable. |
