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Legislators push for broader housing transaction tax plan

In central and western Massachusetts, 53 municipalities had no transactions above the $1 million threshold in 2022. Under Healey's bill, only a handful of areas would raise major sums in the tens of millions of dollars for new affordable housing.

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To Get Transfer Taxes Passed, Try Compromising - Banker & Tradesman

To Get Transfer Taxes Passed, Try Compromising - Banker & Tradesman
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8 bands, several other musicians to take stage at fundraiser at Destrehan Plantation Sunday

8 bands, several other musicians to take stage at fundraiser at Destrehan Plantation Sunday
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More than $2 million in marijuana taxes have been paid in Greater Gardner Where do they go?

Recreational marijuana users pay taxes to the community where they buy it. Here's how much Gardner and Winchendon have collected from dispensaries.

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Municipal leaders call for approval of transfer fee

BOSTON — Municipal leaders are calling on state lawmakers to approve a proposal authorizing cities and towns to charge a transfer fee on real estate transactions to drum up money

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