Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Wellesley's delegates reported to the Board of Selectmen, speaking mostly about the Governor's budget proposal.
It could be a big year for the MBTA and local schools, depending on how the Governor's budget is received. Wellesley's delegates to the Mass. House of Representatives and Mass. Senate spoke to the Board of Selectmen at last night's meeting. The bulk of their report centered on the upcoming budget for the Commonwealth. Earlier this year, Governor Deval Patrick proposed a budget plan that would call for a $1.9 billion revenue increase, through a slew of changes to taxes, deductions and fees. Patrick's plan, which officials described as "ambitious," would increase funding to transportation, education and local aid. Senator Richard Ross noted, "Shy of having big increase in revenue, which the Governor would like to make, I don’t see full …
Monday, February 25, 2013
The Circuit Breaker tax credit is open to eligible taxpayers age 65 and older.
Sen. Cindy Creem will join fellow legislators next week for an informational seminar on the Senior Circuit Breaker tax credit. The seminar will be held at the Wellesley Council on Aging (219 Washington St., Wellesley) on Monday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. Creem will be joined by Sen. Richard J. Ross (R-Wrentham), Rep. Alice H. Peisch (D-Wellesley) and Brian Lynch of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. “State law gives eligible senior citizens who own or rent an opportunity to receive a tax credit,” Creem said in a press release announcing the event. “It is important for seniors to become aware of programs designed to assist them financially.” The Senior Circuit Breaker is open to seniors (65 and older) whose property payments exceed 10 …
Monday, December 31, 2012
Under the bill, victims of domestic violence and sexual assault who live in private housing can receive protections similar to those currently available to residents of public housing.
The Massachusetts Legislature last week unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Senator Cynthia Stone Creem (D-Newton), representing Wellesley, that aims to protect housing rights for victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault. Under the bill, victims who live in private housing would be able to break a lease with a landlord without financial penalty if his or her safety is in jeopardy, the press release said. In addition, the bill forbids landlords to waive these rights in a lease and protects from discrimination against tenants, the press release said. These are protections similar to those currently available under federal law to residents of public housing. “Maintaining and securing safe and affordable housing is often…
