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=== News ===
== News ==
This is a selective listing of news articles on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in the Lexington area.
 
'''2013'''
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/features/x1398952763/VistaPrint-to-leave-Lexington#axzz2SoyWRsyH VistaPrint to leave Lexington], by Marc Filippino (May 09, 2013)
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/features/x1398952763/VistaPrint-to-leave-Lexington#axzz2SoyWRsyH VistaPrint to leave Lexington], by Marc Filippino (May 09, 2013)
** [[Media:13-01 Complaint - One Ledgemont, LLC vs..pdf|Complaint]] filed by One Ledgemont, LLC, c/o Beal Companies, LLC, against the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals (Feb 12, 2013)
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x1506799612/VistaPrint-still-deciding-to-stay-or-go#axzz2SoyWRsyH VistaPrint still deciding to stay or go], by Marc Filippino (Apr 29, 2013)
'''2012'''
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x1631897313/State-approves-tax-incentives-for-Vistaprint-to-expand-in-Lexington#axzz2SoyWRsyH State approves tax incentives for Vistaprint to expand in Lexington], by Marc Filippino (Dec 26, 2012)
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/features/x719504923/State-to-review-Lexingtons-Vistaprint-tax-relief-plan#axzz2SoyWRsyH State to review Lexington's Vistaprint tax relief plan], by Marc Filippino (Dec 13, 2012)
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/features/x719504923/State-to-review-Lexingtons-Vistaprint-tax-relief-plan#axzz2SoyWRsyH State to review Lexington's Vistaprint tax relief plan], by Marc Filippino (Dec 13, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/west/2012/11/21/more-towns-offer-tax-breaks-lure-businesses-but-price/0kVoDEaj3wCtSM41CW8mxH/story.html Mixed findings on tax breaks], by Calvin Hennick (Nov 21, 2012)
* Lexington Patch: [http://lexington.patch.com/articles/special-town-meeting-approves-tif-town-hopes-will-keep-vistaprint-here Town Meeting Approves TIF. Town Hopes Will Keep Vistaprint in Lexington], by Patrick Ball (Nov 20, 2012)
* Lexington Patch: [http://lexington.patch.com/articles/special-town-meeting-approves-tif-town-hopes-will-keep-vistaprint-here Town Meeting Approves TIF. Town Hopes Will Keep Vistaprint in Lexington], by Patrick Ball (Nov 20, 2012)
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x970310265/Lexington-Town-Meeting-approves-tax-relief-for-Vistaprint#axzz2SoyWRsyH Lexington Town Meeting approves tax relief for Vistaprint], by Marc Filippino (Nov 20, 2012)
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x970310265/Lexington-Town-Meeting-approves-tax-relief-for-Vistaprint#axzz2SoyWRsyH Lexington Town Meeting approves tax relief for Vistaprint], by Marc Filippino (Nov 20, 2012)
* Lexington Patch: [http://lexington.patch.com/articles/a-peek-at-vistaprint-s-expansion-plans A Peek at Vistaprint's Expansion Plans], by  Jonathan Pickering (Oct 5, 2012)
* Lexington Patch: [http://lexington.patch.com/articles/a-peek-at-vistaprint-s-expansion-plans A Peek at Vistaprint's Expansion Plans], by  Jonathan Pickering (Oct 5, 2012)
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x833740061/Vistaprint-seeks-tax-incentives-to-expand-Lexington-headquarters#axzz2SoyWRsyH Vistaprint seeks tax incentives to expand Lexington headquarters], by Hannah McGoldrick (Oct 4, 2012)
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x833740061/Vistaprint-seeks-tax-incentives-to-expand-Lexington-headquarters#axzz2SoyWRsyH Vistaprint seeks tax incentives to expand Lexington headquarters], by Hannah McGoldrick (Oct 4, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/letters/2012/06/25/property-tax-giveaways-boston-popular-and-flawed-business-lure/syfM85AQjHKU82zDbK5ppO/story.html Property tax giveaways in Boston are a popular, and flawed, business lure], by Daphne A. Kenyon and Adam H. Langley (Jun 26, 2012)
'''2011'''
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x2135348100/Accounting-error-related-to-tax-incentive-deal-with-Shire#axzz2SoyWRsyH Accounting error related to tax incentive deal with Shire], by Michael Phillis (Jan 07, 2011)
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x2135348100/Accounting-error-related-to-tax-incentive-deal-with-Shire#axzz2SoyWRsyH Accounting error related to tax incentive deal with Shire], by Michael Phillis (Jan 07, 2011)
'''2010'''
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x1682037103/Legislature-to-hear-bill-to-recertify-Lexington-tax-rate?zc_p=0#axzz2SoyWRsyH Bill would give Lexington second shot at tax rate], by Michael Phillis (Dec 29, 2010)
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x1682037103/Legislature-to-hear-bill-to-recertify-Lexington-tax-rate?zc_p=0#axzz2SoyWRsyH Bill would give Lexington second shot at tax rate], by Michael Phillis (Dec 29, 2010)
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x1808774962/Lexington-facing-535-000-tax-problem#axzz2SoyWRsyH Accounting error could cost Lexington $535,000 in tax revenue], by Michael Phillis (Dec 22, 2010)
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x1808774962/Lexington-facing-535-000-tax-problem#axzz2SoyWRsyH Accounting error could cost Lexington $535,000 in tax revenue], by Michael Phillis (Dec 22, 2010)
'''2009'''
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x126907885/Neighbors-dissect-Patriot-Partners-expansion-plans?zc_p=0#axzz2SoyWRsyH Neighbors dissect Patriot Partners' expansion plans], by Jason Crotty (Apr 22, 2009)
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x126907885/Neighbors-dissect-Patriot-Partners-expansion-plans?zc_p=0#axzz2SoyWRsyH Neighbors dissect Patriot Partners' expansion plans], by Jason Crotty (Apr 22, 2009)


'''2007'''
* Lexington Minuteman: [http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington/news/x1149877484#axzz2SoyWRsyH TIF package in Shire’s hands], by Ian Murphy (Nov 2, 2007)
* Boston.com: [http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/09/20/shire_deal_might_create_650_jobs/ Shire deal might create 650 jobs], by Connie Paige (Sept 20, 2007)
==UniQure TIF==
* Official web page of the [http://www.lexingtonma.gov/towngovernment/2013STM061713.cfm Special Town Meeting] on June 17, 2013, where the UniQure TIF was adopted
* [[Media:art_uniqure_tif_bos_presentation_to_town_meeting_jun_17_2013.pdf | Proposed UniQure TIF Agreement]], presented by Selectman Joe Pato during the June 17th Special Town Meeting session
* TMMA Special Information Session (Jun 13, 2013): [http://vp.telvue.com/preview?id=T01123&video=157766 Video]
* [[Media:BoS 061013 uniQure TIF.pdf|Selectmen TIF packet]] (June 10, 2013)
* [[Media:selectmen_uniqure_invitation_tif_5_9_13.pdf|Selectmen letter to UniQure]] (May 9, 2013)
==Vistaprint TIF==
* [[Media:TIF-plan-11-16-12.pdf|TIF Plan]] (Nov 14, 2012)
* [[Media:EOA-application-11-16-2012.pdf|EOA Application]] (Nov 14, 2012)
* [[Media:ExhibitB-Property-Description-11_16_2012.pdf|Property Description]] (Nov 14, 2012)
* [[Media:TIF-agreement-execution-Draft-11-16-12.pdf|TIF Agreement Execution Copy]] (Nov 14, 2012)
* [[Media:Property-tax-analysis-of-TIF.pdf|Property Tax Analysis of TIF]] (Nov 14, 2012)
* [[Media:Vistaprint-Information-Summary11-14-12.pdf|Vistaprint Information]] (Nov 14, 2012)
* [[Media:Vistaprint-TIFF-Q&A11-14-12.pdf|TIF Q&A]] (Nov 14, 2012)
==Shire TIF==
* [[Media:TIF-Shire-2007 agreement as executed.pdf|TIF Agreement]] between the Town of Lexington, Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. and Patriot Partners Lexington LLC (Oct 17, 2007)
** Shire EDIP Reports: [[Media:Shire EDIP Reporting 2012.pdf|2012]], [[Media:Shire EDIP 2011.pdf|2011]], [[Media:Shire EDIP reporting 2010.pdf|2010]]
** Shire Lexington Reports: [[Media:Shire Lexington Reports.MA.pdf|2012-2009]]
* [http://records.lexingtonma.gov/WebLink8/0/doc/73467/Page1.aspx The Lexington Shire TIF - Frequently Asked Questions], Patriot Partners Q&A on TIF (Oct 10, 2007)
* [http://records.lexingtonma.gov/WebLink8/0/doc/73466/Page1.aspx Patriot Way TIF Zone Plan], draft (Oct 10, 2007)
==Massachusetts Economic Development information==
* MA IRS: [http://www.mass.gov/dor/individuals/filing-and-payment-information/guide-to-personal-income-tax/deductions/business-related-deductions.html Business Related Deductions]
* [http://www.mass.gov/hed/business/incentives/edip/edip-program-information.html EDIP Program Information] on the [http://www.mass.gov/hed/business/ MA Housing and Economic Development] web page.


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News

This is a selective listing of news articles on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in the Lexington area.

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2012

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UniQure TIF

Vistaprint TIF

Shire TIF

Massachusetts Economic Development information


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