Massachusetts Residential Tax Rates Rise in 109 Communities for Fiscal 2026

Massachusetts residential tax rates rose in 109 communities for fiscal year 2026, according to a report from Northborough Patch, as the town's Health and Human Services department confirmed a free Narcan training session ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday, Aug. 31.

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"Here Are The Highest, Lowest Property Tax Bills In MA," Northborough Patch's headline read. Residential rates climbed in 109 Massachusetts communities for fiscal year 2026, the outlet reported, though it did not break out Northborough's individual rate, per Northborough Patch.

"Free Narcan Training | Northborough, MA Patch" is how Patch flagged the town's opioid-prevention outreach. Northborough Health and Human Services is offering free, drop-in Narcan training ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday, Aug. 31, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/northborough/amp/34689497/free-narcan-training).

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.