Letter: Christine Hoyt for Selectman

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To the Editor:

Christine Hoyt is the only option for Adams.

Over the past few years, Christine Hoyt has consistently shown what real commitment to our town looks like. She puts in the time, does the work, and shows up for this community again and again. What stands out most to me is her attitude. She is unrelentingly positive, solutions-oriented, and focused on moving Adams forward.

Local leadership matters, and it requires collaboration, energy, and a genuine belief in the future of our town. Christine brings all of that and more. She works harder for Adams than anyone I've met, and it shows in everything she does.

At a time when it would be easy to fall into negativity, I truly believe we need leaders who are focused on progress, not division. Christine is exactly that kind of leader.

If you care about the direction of Adams, I hope you'll consider supporting Christine Hoyt for Board of Selectmen!

Brianna Hantman
Adams, Mass.

 

 


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Adams Seeks to Increase Income Limit for Property Tax Exemption

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — The Board of Assessors is seeking to adjust the eligibility criteria for its senior citizen property tax exemption following a substantial decline in recipients. 
 
The town currently grants a $500 property tax exemption to seniors aged 70-plus, own a home, and have a total gross assets of 13,000 or below for a single resident or $15,000 or below for a married couple. 
 
These current limits do not reflect financial need. In recent years, the town has seen a sharp decline in the number of residents qualifying for the exemption, largely due to increases in Social Security benefits pushing applicants above eligibility thresholds, said Paula Grover, principal assessor.
 
In fiscal year 2022, 30 exemptions were granted, while fiscal year 2026 only had six. 
 
"That's pretty sad. We want to help as many seniors as we can," Grover said. 
 
The board is proposing amending this to $18,000, or less, for single residents and $22,500, or less, for a married couple. The amendment would have to pass at a town meeting. 
 
The exemption is fully reimbursed by the state, so adjusting the eligibility does not come out of the town's levy or raise the tax rate. 
 
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