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Resident urges action as council attributes tax increases to state reassessment and PTRC phase-out
Summary
Resident Kevin P. Doherty raised concerns about rising property taxes during public comment; the council said increases are tied to statewide reassessment cycles, the phase-out of Property Tax Relief Credits (PTRC), and deduction changes and advised constituents to consult the assessor's office for individual cases.
During public comment, resident Kevin P. Doherty expressed concern about increasing property taxes and broader cost-of-living pressures.
Council members responded that the increases are largely driven by statewide reassessment cycles and changes to tax credits and deductions, including the phase-out of Property Tax Relief Credits (PTRC) and circuit-breaker effects. The council advised residents to engage with the assessor’s office for case-specific questions and committed to scrutinizing the budget in light of those pressures. A motion to adjourn followed and passed 7–0; Auditor Annette Phillippo attested the meeting's close.
