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Marlborough hearing opened on senior tax-exemption change; council closes hearing after no public comment
Summary
Supervisor Corcoran opened a Nov. 10 public hearing on a proposed local law to amend Section 137 (senior tax exemption) and noted the town has "about 32 residents who qualify for the exemption." After no public comment, Councilman Cauchi moved to close the hearing; the motion carried 4-0.
Supervisor Corcoran opened a public hearing on Nov. 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to consider a proposed local law that would amend section 137, "Tax exemption for senior citizens," of the Town of Marlborough code. Corcoran said the town wants to align its income thresholds with those the county and the local school district use and noted that "the town currently has about 32 residents who qualify for the exemption."
After the explanation, Corcoran opened the floor for public comment; the minutes state that no members of the public spoke. Councilman Cauchi moved to close the public hearing at 7:06 p.m., and Councilman Zambito seconded. The motion carried, recorded as Yeas: 4, Nays: 0. Council members present were Supervisor Corcoran, Councilman Zambito, Councilwoman Sessa and Councilman Cauchi; Councilman Molinelli was absent.
The minutes do not specify the next procedural step for the proposed local law. The record included in the minutes is limited to the hearing, the absence of public comment and the formal motion and vote to close the hearing.
