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Tax collector and treasurer report rising cannabis excise, warn of postage costs; consolidation option shows modest savings
Summary
Treasurer Rory and interim presentation for Tax Collector Laura told the council on May 28 that Holyoke’s cannabis excise receipts have risen in recent years, collection staff emphasize payment plans and outreach, and postage costs increased after the deputy collector stopped covering mailing fees.
Rory (Treasurer) and Laura (Tax Collector) briefed the council on tax collection, cannabis‑excise receipts and operational changes on May 28. Laura was on leave; the mayor and treasurer presented in her stead and praised her collection and outreach work.
Rory reported that Holyoke’s cannabis excise receipts have trended upward. He said the city received $640,895.23 in fiscal 2023 and $702,295.50 in fiscal 2024. For fiscal 2025 through three quarters, he said the city had collected $683,159.09 and that the fourth quarter figure will arrive later; March‑quarter collections historically have been the largest. Rory and councilors noted sales‑tax/excise…
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