Liaison to the State Ethics Commission (Debbie Pellegri)motion to approve 8-0 (Whalen arrived)
Council on Aging (Mary Hick, Ken Norman)motion to approve 8-0
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Liaison to the State Ethics Commission (Debbie Pellegri)motion to approve 8-0 (Whalen arrived)
Council on Aging (Mary Hick, Ken Norman)motion to approve 8-0
"Changing to a split rate does not in and of itself raise a penny of additional tax revenue to the town," council Vice Chairman Stephen Whalen said. "Rather it just shifts the overall tax burden, such that businesses pay more of the overall tax levy."
He compared Franklin to Milford and Bellingham, towns with split tax rates, and said that Milford businesses are taxed 73 percent more than residents, and Bellingham's commercial properties are taxed 46 percent more than its residential properties.
"A single tax is more business friendly because it results in a lower property tax rate paid by businesses in towns with a single rate," he said.
Liaison to the State Ethics Commission (Debbie Pellegri)
Council on Aging (Mary Hick, Ken Norman)
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Hello. This is the Franklin Police Department calling with a special traffic advisory. The intersection of Route 140 (E Central Street) and Cottage street will be under construction beginning Monday November 30th. There will be limited traffic lanes/access. Please seek alternate routes. Thank you for your understanding.
Well today, the shop is closed and ticket machines are not to be found around the station building. Maybe they are scheduled for delivery.
Don't misunderstand me, as a commuter, I want train service on a schedule, run effectively for a reasonable price.
Is it too much to ask for such changes like this to be better communicated or coordinated?