Community Corner

Solar Panels, a Tax Break and more

Here are a few things to know for Friday. Dec. 5.

Last call for solar paneling help: Solarize Boston has extended its deadline. You have until Dec. 31 to sign up and take advantage of the lower rates.

A teeny tax break: Good news! The state's income tax rate is about to drop 0.05 percent. The slight decrease comes on the heels of increased revenue coming into state coffers this year.

Tips for giving: It pays to be careful, even when you give to charity. Today's safety tip comes from the Better Business Bureau, which has several tips to help make sure your donations go to people in need and not some scammer's pocket.

Friday’s Forecast: Clouds and showers, could have an afternoon lull before more rain moves in during the evening. Changing to snow after midnight, as we near predawn Saturday. Temps drop from 51 in the morning down into the lower 40s by evening.


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