Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022 Tax Foundation Reports MA is the 5th Highest State for Property Taxes BOSTON – A new Tax Foundation report shows Massachusetts has the fi fth highest property tax rate in the country, with our state’s ranking not improving over the last few years. According to their report, Massachusetts has been ranked as the fi fth highest in 2022, 2021 and 2019. In 2020, Massachusetts was the sixth highest in the country. Many of the New England states rank in the top ten most expensive states in the Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE MALDEN ADV REVERE ADV SAUGUS ADV One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $100 per paper in-town per year or $120 per paper out-of-town per year. 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The Tax Foundation’s report notes that property taxes matter to businesses for a wide variety of reasons and pay a signifi cant part of the overall property taxes collected by states. A copy of the report may be found by clicking here. Joseph Garbarino “According to the Tax Foundation, Massachusetts property owners pay among the highest property taxes in the entire country. Today’s report comes after April’s state tax collections numbers show that Massachusetts collected nearly 80% more in taxes this April than last April,” stated Paul Diego Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “Making things even worse, Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka have a ballot question this November to raise income taxes by 80% for some high-income earners and small businesses. If their 80% tax hike passes, many affl uent and small businesses will flee out state, leaving the middle class to OBITUARIES his grandchildren. Joe went on his fi nal ride May 5, 2022 from the Buonfi glio Funeral Home. Interment Puritan Lawn Cemetery. Richard “Richie” D. Tempesta Jr. Gino Trichilo make up for the loss of tax collections, including property taxes,” continued Craney. “It seems like the Speaker and Senate President are driving the state economy right into a brick wall but they do not seem to care. Eventually, the high taxes, high spending, and high infl ation will catch up to them but it will come at the expense of the middle class who will be expected to pay for these reckless decisions by our State House leaders,” concluded Craney. Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance advocates for fi scal responsibility, transparency, and accountability in state government and increased economic opportunity for the people of our Commonwealth. J oseph A. Garbarino of Malden formerly of Revere passed away on April 30, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 66. Born in Winthrop June 24, 1955 to the late Charles Garbarino and Audrey Garbarino. Beloved Father of Lisa Martino of Chelsea, Joseph Garbarino Jr. and wife Rose of Revere, Christopher Garbarino and wife Channary of Peabody, Bradley Garbarino, and Rochelle Garbarino of Malden. Devoted grandfather of Ariel Benson of Randolph, Devin Zannerini of Nashua NH, Joseph Garbarino III of Manchester NH, Stephen Garbarino (deceased) of Revere, Amara Garbarino of Brighton, Mia Garbarino of Chelmsford, Reina Martino and Philip Robles of Chelsea, Carter Garbarino and Corey Garbarino of Peabody. Great Grandfather of Wesley Benson of Randolph, Sean McPherson of Randolph, Ryan Zannerini (deceased) and Kayden Dolan of Randolph. Dear brother to Jimmy Garbarino of Rhode Island and John Garbarino and wife Jean of Revere. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Joseph loved nothing more than to hit the road on his Harley, playing chess, and spending time with O R ichard passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2022 at the age of 60. Born in Winthrop and raised in Revere to his loving parents Richard D. Tempesta Sr. and Bernice (Consolo) of Revere. Devoted father of Gia Guarino and her husband Ceaser Spagnuolo of Boston. Cherished grandfather of Gia and Ciana Spagnuolo. Dear brother of Lorene Cosenza and her husband David Cosenza Jr. of Saugus, and Danielle Tempesta of Revere. Adored uncle of Domenic and David Cosenza III, and Bella Tempesta. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Richie was an amazing person, he was so full of life, and had a heart of gold. He loved telling story’s to make people laugh, and he loved his sports and listening to Madonna. He will be truly missed by all! A Visitation was held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., Revere on May 12, 2022. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. f Revere passed away from complications of cancer on May 9, 2022 at the age 49. Born in Malden on October 25, 1972 to Carmela (D’Ambrosio) and the late Giuseppe Trichilo. Beloved fi - ancé of Lorine Hughes. Dear brother of Frank Trichilo and his wife Keila of Revere, Sandro Trichilo and his wife Renee of Revere, Annamaria Trichilo and her boyfriend Edilf Cehic of Revere, and Joseph Trichilo and his wife Annie of Lynnfi eld. Adored uncle of Alexio, Alessandro, Abriana, Kasim, Vincenzo, and Filipe. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral from the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 9:00am. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church in Revere at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home. Entombment Woodlawn Mausoleum. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or at http://www.stjude.org
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