outreach program to adaquately staff the New Malden Senior Center is a
top priority and a great opportunity to get Seniors involved in their
programs and "aging in place"
Our newUS president and the administration are urging citizen
participation in their own destiny.volunteerism is on the adgenda as
well as home owner involvement thru this suggested program. HERE IS
WHAT ONE NEARBY TOWN IS DOING WHY NOT MALDEN IF NORTH ANDOVER CAN DO
IT
THE SLOGAN "YES WE CAN!!!
Tax Work-Off Abatement Program
The Council on Aging/Senior Center will be taking applications, during the
months of June and July, for the FY'09 Senior Citizens Property Tax Work-Off
Abatement Program. You must be 60 years of age or older and own and occupy
the property for which North Andover property taxes are paid. There are 30
positions funded and applicants will be chosen through a lottery. Workers must
complete 100 hours of service by May 29, 2009 with a maximum of 10 hours per
week for a $600.00 abatement on their real estate taxes. If you are interested,
please come in to the Senior Center at 120R Main Street to pick up an
application and additional instructions.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Gary Christenson
Date: Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Subject: Re: Taxpayers over 60 may be eligible for a Senior Citizen
Workoff Abatement
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To: Howard McGowan
Hi Howard,
I raised this issue with the administration last year but I think the
liability concerns outweighed the benefits of such a program. Perhaps
they may look at it more closely with the current fiscal crisis but
the council did ask about the idea last year.
Gary
________________________________
From: Howard McGowan
To: Malden City Council
Rep Fallon
Christenson
Ward 6 Coucillor
Cc: MSAC OrganizerPam Edwards
to Mayor Debbie Burke
Melle
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 5:19:06 PM
Subject: Taxpayers over 60 may be eligible for a Senior Citizen
Workoff Abatement
.WITH THE SITUATION OF ECOMOMIC DISTRESS MAYBE OUR CITY OF MALDEN
OFFICIALS SHOULD RE CONSIDER THIS PROGRAM AS LISTED AS A BENEFIT FOR
SENIORS BY THE MASS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
-- Taxpayers over 60 may be eligible for a Senior Citizen
Property Tax Work-Off Abatement. Under this program,
taxpayers volunteer their services to their municipality
in exchange for a reduction in their property tax bills —
up to $750 annually. Check with your city or town to
see if they participate in this, or any related, program
I know what will be brought up the pros and cons.. discussion may be in order.
Howard McGowan
MaldenSenior
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Howard McGowan
MaldenSenior
