1-21-2024 12:51am

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concern Over Rising Property Taxes

Darlene Cancell Editor

I appreciate the article by Allison Drescher regarding our rising property taxes. I support a new fire station. I am concerned about what the future has in store. I.e., What is the plan for the Deerfield School? What we know is the students and teachers will be moved to the new Pine Hill School during the February, 2024 school vacation. However, what is the plan after the move (one month from now)? Is it going to be used to house something else that is in the plans? Apparently, it is not available to temporarily house the WFD since the Legion building is going to be used for that purpose. I know of senior citizens who are forced to sell their homes due to the continuously rising Westwood property taxes. How is this fair?

Ken Foscaldo, Westwood resident

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andy moore Neighbor

4-07-2026 3:10pm

Thanks Ms. Viti for calling attention to the language regarding the Reimbursement of Expenses as detailed in the Conservation Restriction on 665 Clapboardtree Street.

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4-07-2026 3:31pm

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K. Lamb Neighbor

4-07-2026 3:44pm

Thank you, Ms. Viti. That is precisely why the Town is seeking the judge’s interpretation and ruling. Once again, you are reinforcing Mr. Moore’s previous arguments for why the Town and the WLT need to allow the declaratory judgment to play out – so the judge can rule