John FitzGerald

Boston City Council to probe home assessment variability amid property tax spikes

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Boston City Council to probe home assessment variability amid property tax spikes

Hefty property tax hikes for homeowners have raised questions about the City of Boston’s assessment process, where similar homes on the same street can vary significantly in value and property values can spike without renovations.   Originally Published: January 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM EST Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an … Read more

Boston City Council to explore giving pregnant women handicapped parking access

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Boston City Council to explore giving pregnant women handicapped parking access

The Boston City Council will take a look at expanding handicapped parking access to women entering the late stage of their pregnancy, on the premise that their condition is debilitating enough at that point to qualify for the exemption. Councilor John FitzGerald, a father of three who introduced the hearing order Wednesday on a recommendation … Read more