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Braintree council unanimously OKs HERO Act local options to expand veterans tax exemptions
Summary
The Town of Braintree approved two local options under the Massachusetts HERO Act on Dec. 16, 2025: a 100% increase to certain veteran exemptions and an annual CPI-based inflation adjustment, estimated to cost about $235,000 and effective fiscal 2027.
The Town of Braintree voted unanimously on Dec. 16 to adopt two local options created by the Massachusetts HERO Act that expand property and motor-vehicle exemptions for qualifying veterans.
Mayor Joyce, introducing the proposals, said the measures would provide “more financial relief for veterans” and framed the changes as a way for the town to match its ceremonial recognition of veterans with concrete benefits. Finance Director Mike Esman told the council the changes would…
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