Holiday Gift Guide page | 9 Drive to Sing to air at library Jan. 6
COMMUNITY
ADVOCATE
Vol. 49 | No. 51
Spare Time Shop to close
marlborough at a glance
marlborough | 7
December 22, 2023
Proudly 100% local content
wenzel | 12
100% FREE
Marlborough Hudson E DI T I ON
Vigeant delivers farewell address
Select Board votes to set Hudson tax rate
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – The tax rate and levy for the 2024 fiscal year has been set following a vote by the Select Board at its Dec. 4 meeting. The board approved the minimum residential tax rate factor to be .8906. There will also be an excess levy capacity of $800,209. The vote for a split tax rate of $14 for residential and $27.50 for commercial per $1,000 of assessed property value passed 4-0. Christine Griffin of the Board of Assessors said it was in line historically with what has been done for Hudson. According to her presentation, the average single-family tax bill is projected to be $7,778. Increase in property values Griffin said the tax levy is the amount of money needed to be raised by the town for the 2024 fiscal year. She said the excess levy capacity is the difference between the amount of revenue the town actually raises and the amount that is allowed by law. “Many cities and towns are moving closer and closer to the maximum levy because that’s exactly what’s needed,” said Griffin. “The Tax rate | 6
MARLBOROUGH – With less than two weeks until he leaves office, Arthur Vigeant has begun wrapping up his tenure as mayor — and a total of 30 years in city politics — with his farewell address on Dec. 14 in the City Council chambers. Surrounded by his family, along with municipal employees and councilors, Vigeant began with thanks to his wife, Sue, “for putting up with me through all the campaigns,” and for the times when he could come home “grumpy” from meetings … “often.” Vigeant | 5
Mayor Arthur Vigeant poses for a photo with his family after delivering his farewell address on Dec. 14 in the City Council chambers at City Hall.
Lincoln Street begins to transform with projects By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – Lincoln Street’s transformation is underway. Two major projects — Alta French Hill and 272 Lincoln — are in the early stages of development. A third — Armory at French Hill — is undergoing final site plan review.
Dine in or Take out. We offer great seafood, quality meats, deli, sandwiches, prepared hot and ready to heat meals.
Alta French Hill The Alta French Hill development will be located on the corner of Lincoln and Mechanic streets. All buildings on this site have been demolished; construction of the garage is underway. This will be a mixed-use development, including 10,074 square feet of ground-floor
Book your holiday party today! Restaurant & Market
KENNEDYSPUB.COM • 247 Maple St. Marlboro • 508-485-5800
Lincoln Street | 5
Scan QR code for full menu
PHOTO/ MAUREEN SULLIVAN