Massachusetts
Why does Massachusetts have a motor vehicle excise tax?
BOSTON — It is April in Massachusetts. Time for these annual rites of passage like watching flowers bloom within the Public Backyard, cheering on marathon runners and paying the dreaded ‘T’ phrase.
“Simply paid the excise tax, due on the finish of March,” stated one parkgoer.
“That excise tax is brutal,” added one other.
The motorcar excise tax is a burden, little question, however why do we’ve got it? And is there any likelihood it may go away?
Massachusetts is one among 27 states that expenses residents simply to personal a automobile. Principally, the tax is $25 for each $1000 of valuation, with different concerns.
Eileen McAnenny, of the Pioneer Institute, an impartial native assume tank, explains why we’ve got it when others do not.
“Massachusetts tends to offer extra social providers and different providers and have greater price than many different states,” she stated. “In order that they search for quite a lot of sources of income and extra sources of tax income than many different states”.
It’s a state tax, however cities and cities acquire it.
Although many assume it is used for streets and roads, transportation or different infrastructure, that is truly not the case. The cash goes into the final fund, so each municipality can use it nevertheless it desires.
“It is a income for cities and cities, and subsequent to actual property tax it is in all probability their largest supply of earnings,” stated McAnenny.
And it has been for a while. The tax was first collected in 1928, again when the Ford Mannequin-A was the most well-liked automotive in America. Since then, the state has grown to depend upon it virtually as a lot as we rely on automobiles, so do not depend on it going away.
“It is a headache that is not going away as a result of cities and cities depend on it to offer providers. I do assume they’d change it with another type of taxation,” defined McAnenny.
When monitoring the income taken in for every metropolis and city within the state, Boston took in virtually $61,000,000 final yr. Worcester took in $18,000,000, that is greater than the mixed finances of the Worcester Public Library and several other departments, so there may be utility there.
There are additionally exemptions and abatements to the tax.
After all, you’ll be able to forego all of it collectively however that seemingly includes one other T phrase – the MBTA.
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Naughty list: Massachusetts ‘idiot’ gets stuck in chimney while trying to evade police
Ho-ho-no!
A Massachusetts man got himself stuck inside a chimney while trying to evade cops Tuesday night in a failed attempt to channel Ol’ Saint Nick.
Officers with the Fall River Police Department attempted to conduct a raid of the man’s Canal Street home in the small New England town — only to be led on a Christmas goose chase.
As the cops knocked on the front door, they saw two men fleeing the home via the roof, according to 10WJAR.
One lept off the roof while the other, Robert Langlias, hopped down the chimney in a maneuver seemingly inspired by Father Christmas.
“[One man] invoked the essence of the seasonal icon and attempted to hide inside of a chimney,” police said in a statement. “[He] quickly became stuck in the chimney and required the assistance of the very detectives he was previously fleeing.”
Bodycam footage shared by the police department shows the moment the responding police officers scaled the roof and confronted Langlias who was deep in the flue.
“You’re an idiot,” said an officer wielding a flashlight as the camera panned down to Langlias, 33, wedged inside the base of the chimney.
The officers confirmed that the suspect was in fact stuck, but able to breathe while they called for the fire department to come and rescue the wannabe Santa Claus.
“Get me out of here, bro!” Langlias pleaded with the same cops he had tried to hide from, according to the footage.
Firefighters can be seen in the video taking apart the chimney brick-by-brick from inside the home as Langlias helplessly waited to be taken into custody.
“Due to his Santa-antics, Langlias was transported to a local hospital out of precaution and was medically cleared,” police said.
The other wanted party jumped off the roof, onto a car, and lammed it before cops could make an arrest and remains at large.
Langlias has been charged with possession of Class A drugs, possession of Class B drugs and a bevy of charges stemming from outstanding warrants.
Tanisha Ibay, 32, is also facing Class A and Class B drug possession charges stemming from the incident after being arrested at the property with little fanfare.
Matt Breen, Shawsheen — After averaging 18 points and nine rebounds per game last year, the 6-foot-9-inch senior forward is primed for another big season. He’s a mobile big man who excels as a rim protector.
Will Carty, Watertown — A dominant force in the paint, the 6-10 center averaged 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game last season. His presence makes the Raiders a threat in Division 3.
James Dingman, Arlington — The senior is positioned for another stellar season after averaging 20 points per game last season. At 6-3, he’s a versatile wing who can slash to the rim and shoot over the top.
Mike Dankert and Nate Reynolds, Bourne — The two 1,000-point scorers return for their senior seasons after powering the Canalmen to the Division 4 final. Reynolds is the reigning South Coast Conference MVP after averaging 20.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game last year. A versatile wing, Dankert put up 18 points per game.
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Matt Gaffney, Malden Catholic — The Naval Academy-bound senior point guard paced the Golden Tornadoes to their third consecutive Division 2 title last year. He has Malden Catholic poised to make a run at a historic fourth.
Javi Lopez, Central Catholic — After averaging 19 points and six rebounds for the Raiders, the 6-1 junior enters the season as one of the state’s premier guards.
JJ Martinez, St. Mary’s — A returning Globe All-Scholastic, Martinez averaged 19 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Now a junior, he has started for the Spartans since eighth grade.
Caden Sullivan, Franklin — The Panthers are a Division 1 favorite once again, and Sullivan is a major reason why. The 6-1 senior guard averaged 13.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.7 steals last season, and is committed to play at Endicott.
Teagan Swint, Newton North — The reigning Bay State Carey MVP, Swint is one of the state’s most dynamic scorers. A 6-4 senior guard, he averaged 24 points and seven rebounds per game.
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