The Holden Board of Selectmen adopted the town manager's 2026 goals, directing him to study raising the senior property tax deferral income cap. Selectman Chris Faulkner proposed studying an increase from $40,000 to $60,000, saying "people need more money to be able to afford living in any town."
Holden's Finance Committee made its public case for a $5.5 million property tax override ahead of the May 11 vote. Chairman Paul Challenger, joined by members Donna Wallace and Jane Titcombe, said the override would add $753 a year to the average $554,000 home's tax bill and push the rate to $15.27.
The Holden Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend residents approve a $5.5 million Proposition 2 1/2 override at the May 11 town election.
Holden selectmen voted unanimously to set a $5.5 million Proposition 2 1/2 override question for the May 11 ballot.
The Holden Finance Committee voted 7-2 to recommend a $4,916,254 property tax override to the Board of Selectmen. Chair Paul tied $1,190,714 of the request directly to the Wachusett Regional School District, saying "Holden isn't causing the problem" of collapsing state Chapter 70 aid.
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