In accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 59, § 5K
and MGL c. 59, § 5N, the Town is offering programs which
allow certain eligible seniors aged 60 and older and veterans the
opportunity to perform work for the Town in exchange for an abatement
of property taxes for the maximum amount of $1,500 yearly.
[Amended 7-20-2023 by Order No. 2023-199]
A. In order to be eligible to apply for the Senior Property Tax Work-Off
Program, an individual shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Owns and occupies a residential property in the immediate fiscal
year preceding the fiscal year in which the taxpayer applies to volunteer
his/her services;
(2) Has reached 60 years of age by July 1 of the fiscal tax year for
which the tax credit is given;
(3) Otherwise qualified municipal employees may participate in the program
as long as they are able to secure an exemption to MGL c. 268A, § 20.
B. In order to be eligible to apply for the Veterans Property Tax Work-Off
Program, an individual shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) If the veteran has a service-connected disability or is deceased,
the veteran's spouse or surviving spouse may earn the abatement instead;
(2) Owns and occupies a residential property in the immediate fiscal
year preceding the fiscal year in which the taxpayer applies to volunteer
his/her services;
(3) Otherwise qualified municipal employees may participate in the program
as long as they are able to secure an exemption to MGL c. 268A, § 20.