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Plymouth and other communities around the state could raise taxes on meals, hotel stays, and motor vehicles under a proposal by Gov. Maura Healey aimed at helping boost local budgets. The Municipal Empowerment Act would allow Plymouth elected officials to hike the lodging tax on hotels, motels and other rentals from 6 to 7 percent. […]