Whitman Select Board Sets Tax Rate, Addresses Dog Complaint

Town officials weigh options to aid low-income residents, promote neighborhood safety

WHITMAN, MA - November 26 - The Whitman Select Board set a uniform tax rate estimated at $13.12 without a residential exemption. The exemption, which would shift some tax burden from lower-valued homes to higher-valued properties, sparked discussion among board members and residents.

John Galvin, a resident of High Street, urged the board to consider the…