Debt Exclusion Information

The special election will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

Debt Exclusion Calculator

A debt exclusion is a temporary increase in property taxes, outside the limits of Proposition 2 ½, to raise the funds necessary to pay debt service costs for a specific capital project. Debt exclusion funds may only be used for that specific project.

This debt exclusion calculator is being provided so you can easily estimate the effect of the debt exclusion on your annual property taxes based on your property’s current assessed value.

Enter your address below to find out the annual estimated impact to your property tax bill. 

*If address returns ’unknown’ please contact the Town of Braintree Assessor’s office at 781-794-8050 for more information. 

Mobile Phone Link: Debt exclusion calculator 

Q&A

  1. Questions and Answers from January 29, 2020 Ways and Means Committee Meeting
  2. Questions Raised During January 29, 2020 Ways and Means Committee Meeting

Proposition 2 1/2 Information 

  1. Proposition 2.5 Ballot Questions - Requirements and Procedures
  2. Presentation on Process and Timelines for Scheduling a Debt Exclusion

South Middle School Design Services 

  1. South Middle School - Owner Project Management Services
  2. South Middle School - MSTT Design Development Update
  3. Contract for Designer Services Amendment NO. 002
  4. Contract For Designer Services Amendment NO. 002 - Attachment F

South Middle School Project Schedule

  1. South Middle School - Project Work Plan Schedule - Design Development Submittal
  2. South Middle School - Project Work Plan Schedule - Project Scope and Budget

MSBA Funding - Roof Replacements 

  1. DRAFT Statement of Interest for roof repair
  2. School Roof Photographs

Financing 

  1. Estimated Debt Exclusion Tax Increase (Summary)
  2. South Middle School - Preferred Schematic Report - Concept Cost Comparison
  3. Town Council Order 19-043
  4. January 2020 Memo from Town Auditor
  5. High School Feasibility Study - 5 Year Estimated Debt Service Schedule
  6. Security Improvements - 10 Year Estimated Debt Service Schedule
  7. Elementary School Roof - 20 Year Estimated Debt Service Schedule
  8. South Middle School - 30 Year Estimated Debt Service Schedule