In a unanimous show of support, Town Meeting voters approved Article 13, adopting a state local-option law that increases property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. The move is intended to provide additional financial relief to those who served in the armed forces.

Advisory Committee member Steve Pat, who introduced the motion, stated he was honored to propose the acceptance of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22J. The adoption of this clause authorizes an automatic 10% annual increase in the exemption amount granted to eligible veterans, adjusting for inflation and rising costs of living.

Motion: Steve Pat moves that the town vote to accept Massachusetts General Law... which authorizes an annual increase in the amount of the exemption granted... an increase of 10%.

Vote: Passed Unanimously