Boston Deserves Better Than a Zero-Sum Tax Hike

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

Boston’s Valuation Process Needs Reform

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