Lakeville Select Board Considers Tax Rate Structure Amid Resident Concerns Over Property Taxes

Overview: The Lakeville Select Board convened on November 25, 2025, at the police station, tackling issues including the fiscal year 2026 tax rate structure, various host community agreements, and the hiring of personnel for upcoming winter operations.

Lakeville Library Board Secures Funding Boost with $10,000 Carnegie Grant.

Overview: The Lakeville Library Board meeting on November 24, 2025, highlighted several developments, notably the approval of a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. This grant, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, is earmarked exclusively for the library, requiring a W9 form submission. The board unanimously accepted the grant, planning to revisit it in December for re-affirmation. Additionally, the library received a $7,308 donation from Bayate Book Company for discarded materials and a state aid approval of $16,989.35.

Lakeville Planning Board Tackles Complexities of Mixed-Use Zoning and Road Acceptance Standards

Overview: At the Lakeville Planning Board meeting on November 20, 2025, members engaged in discussions on mixed-use zoning proposals, road acceptance standards, and sidewalk requirements in subdivisions.

Halifax Planning Board Tackles Ownership and Compliance Issues for a property on Plymouth Street

Overview: The Halifax Planning Board’s recent meeting concentrated on site plan reviews and ownership concerns for the property on Plymouth Street. The board discussed necessary revisions to the site plan, emphasized compliance with local regulations, and addressed the need for clarity on property ownership.

Lakeville Board of Assessors Recommends Single Tax Rate Amid Static Commercial Growth

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Lakeville Board of Assessors discussed the upcoming tax classification hearing, ultimately recommending that the Board of Selectmen maintain a single tax rate. The decision comes amid stagnant commercial development, with board members emphasizing that Lakeville’s relatively small commercial industrial base does not warrant a shift to a split tax rate.