Town Council Opposes Question 3
Town Council recommends that Watertown residents vote no Question 3, citing possible reductions in aid from the state to the town.
Watertown's Town Council has taken a stand, and recommends that residents vote against Question 3 on the November ballot, which proposes to reduce the state sales tax from 6.25 to 3 percent. On Oct. 12, the council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the proposed law, stating that it would "lead to a loss to Watertown of at least $1 million in local aid annually, which would severely limit the town's ability to provide local services." District A Councilor Angeline B. Kounelis said at the meeting that consumers must "bite the bullet" and "pay the additional sales tax to help the community at large." Estimates of aid cuts sent by the Massachusetts Municipal Association prompted the town's action, Councilor Vincent J. Piccirilli Jr. …
