mtadmin Letter Calls on Executive Branch, Congressional Leaders to Take Action Ahead of Feb. 3 Deadline Senator Nick Collins sent a letter co-signed by 68 of his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature urging federal leaders to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the Haitian communities living in the United States. The letter was addressed to Department … Read more
With property tax abatement applications due by February 2, Senator Collins is urging residents to review their assessments and explore available tax relief options. As deadlines for tax relief options approach, Senator Collins wants to remind residents that filing for a property tax abatement is an important tool available to homeowners who believe their property … Read more
37–1 Vote to Approve Property Tax Relief for Homeowners, Seniors and Small Businesses Last week, Massachusetts State Senate voted to make housing more affordable in Massachusetts, approving new tools that give cities and towns the ability to lower the cost of property taxes and put money directly back in residents’ pockets. “Last week my colleagues … Read more
This article originally appeared in the Dorchester Reporter By Senator Nick Collins For several weeks, my office has heard from residents across Boston seeking relief from the Mayor’s proposed property tax increases. Much of this outreach has followed the Mayor’s aggressive public relations campaign, in which she has blamed the Senate for her decision to … Read more
This article first ran in The Boston Guardian. By Senator Nick Collins With the new year underway and property taxes rising in Boston, the City’s valuation practices are once again under scrutiny. Commercial property owners recently filed a class action lawsuit against Boston’s Assessing Department, alleging retaliation against property owners who sought overvaluation abatements. Residential … Read more
Testimony Being Taken By Senate Committee on Ways and Means Two Senate proposals aimed at delivering property tax relief to homeowners are currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means after advancing in the Senate last week. S.1933, An Act to Prevent Property Tax Bill Shocks, filed by Senator Will Brownsberger, would … Read more
Relief Measures Already Passed by the Legislature In October 2023, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a comprehensive tax relief package that will provide relief directly to taxpayers. Please see the links for more information on attaining tax credits: Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit Link: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-senior-circuit-breaker-tax-credit Doubled the refundable senior circuit breaker tax credit, which supports seniors facing high … Read more
A Season of Progress in the First Suffolk District With the holidays approaching, we want to share what we have accomplished and the work that lies ahead for the First Suffolk District. We have attended more than 180 community and civic meetings across the district. At the State House, we participated in 30 Senate sessions … Read more
With the Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission nearing its deadline to forward a final recommendation to the State House by December 15, 2025, Senator Nick Collins, who serves as co-chair of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, is raising urgent concerns about the process. The Commission, created by the Legislature … Read more
The Massachusetts Senate voted last week in favor of legislation to provide enhanced safety, stability, and educational opportunities for military families. The legislation also positions the Commonwealth for greater federal defense investment and economic growth around its six military bases. An Act to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military-connected families, S.2676 — also … Read more