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DA Debate Planned in Medway

Come learn about the seven Democrats running for Norfolk County District Attorney. Moderated by Kevin Kalkut and co-sponsored by the Democratic Town Committees of Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, and Wrentham (additional co-sponsors may be added). There are currently no Republicans in the race. Register here.

Study Says Rent Control Could Push Up Property Taxes.

A new study released by the Fiscal Alliance Foundation finds that the proposed Massachusetts rent control ballot initiative would significantly increase property taxes on homeowners across the Commonwealth, a consequence that has gone largely unexamined in public debate but carries serious financial implications for the state's 62 percent of households that own their homes.
 The report, authored by national tax policy expert Jared Walczak, finds that under statewide averages, property tax burdens on the median single-family home would increase by $312 per year under rent control. Had these effects been present over the past decade, the median home's cumulative property tax burden would have been nearly $2,600 higher. For a new homeowner paying off a 30-year mortgage, the additional tax liability over the life of the loan would amount to approximately $18,700. The impact is not uniform across the Commonwealth. Tax burdens on the average home would rise by an estimated $1,117 in Boston, $889 in Amherst, $570 in Lowell, and $144 in Holden.  "For homeowners, the proposed rent control ballot measure could easily seem like someone else's battle, important to renters and those who own rental properties, but not terribly relevant to those who own their own homes. This belief is perfectly understandable. It is also mistaken. When rent control depresses the assessed value of rental properties, the tax burden does not disappear. It shifts directly onto owner-occupied homes," said study author Jared Walczak.

For Real! Medway to get New PO in `27

The Town of Medway has received official notification from the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding its plans to build out a new space at 74 Main Street, Suite 4. Anticipated construction for this project is scheduled to begin in January 2027. At this time, no further details, timelines, or operational plans have been provided to town officials. The town will share additional updates with the community if and when new information becomes available.

Medway Splash Pad to Open

The Medway splash pad is opening June 15, and will open daily from 11:00 am -5:00 pm. Visit Medway Parks and Recreation's website for more information on the splash pad.

House Approves 3 AM Last Call

The House approved a proposal Thursday that would enable Massachusetts bars to push their last call to as late as 3 a.m. this summer with local approval, and the Senate seems poised to follow suit.

The House gave the bill initial approval Wednesday and voted 147-0 Thursday to adopt a new version of the bill (H 5478) before sending it to the Senate.