| TAXING TIMES: Collecting unpaid taxes can be difficult process (East Bridgewater Star) More than 100 people and businesses owe East Bridgewater close to $2 million in unpaid property taxes, but trying to collect that money can be a fruitless exercise in many cases. The $2 million represents about 5 percent of the town’s $38.8 million budget for the current fiscal year. About $550,000 has been collected over the past 18 months, said Collector Marilyn Thompson, but having an address ... us.rd.yahoo.com |
Hoarding: How Collecting Stuff Can Destroy Your Life In the new book Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things Randy Frost writes about those who are compelled to collect everything they come into contact with. time.com |
Lenders collecting foreclosure deficiencies After the bank foreclosed on Fernando Palacios's home in March, he thought he was done with what he described as the most stressful financial situation of his life. buffalonews.com |
Resident wins award for film about Woods Creek (WITH VIDEO) The scenes alternate between a bug-collecting project in Woods Creek in Van Buren Township, and seven-year-old Isabel Merritt, who encourages children and others to get involved in examining and taking care of the environment. heritage.com |
Holliston group collecting blankets for families in need Through the end of the month, Project Just Because will be collecting blankets for families in need at a number of drop-off points in town. metrowestdailynews.com |