Maura Healey’s Plan To Allow Local Governments To Charge Higher Taxes Is ‘Very Exciting,’ Massachusetts Mayor Says

Allowing Massachusetts towns and cities to increase taxes on lodging, restaurant meals, and owning a car is "very exciting," a western Massachusetts mayor said. Nicole LaChapelle, the mayor of Easthampton, expressed support for Governor Maura Healey's proposal to enable local officials to increase certain taxes.

Allowing Massachusetts towns and cities to increase taxes on lodging, restaurant meals, and owning a car is "very exciting," a western Massachusetts mayor said. Nicole LaChapelle, the mayor of Easthampton, expressed support for Governor Maura Healey's proposal to enable local officials to increase certain taxes.…