Community Corner
Popular Tax Work Off Program STILL AVAILABLE
North Andover Senior Center is currently accepting applications for our Senior Tax Work-Off Program
North Andover, MA -- The North Andover Council on Aging is currently encouraging senior town residents to apply for its very popular program that allows local seniors to exchange work hours for property tax relief.
Seniors who comply with the eligibility requirements can shave off approximately $1200.00 from their 2021 real tax bill.
“Our seniors are a dedicated and talented group of people and this program allows us to utilize that rich store of occupational knowledge for the benefit of the entire Town,” said Irene O’Brien, Director of Elder Services Department. “In spite of the current widespread interruption in our services, we are planning to come back from this stronger and healthier,” she added.
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Participants will agree to work for 100 hours for the twelve month period beginning July 5, 2020.
“They bring their skills to bear for a number of Town offices and departments, including schools, library, Town offices, Stevens Estate, Council on Aging. They perform such duties as landscaping, maintenance, administrative and educator assistants, marketing and food preparation, to name only a few,” O’Brien added.
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Program eligibility
Under the terms of the Program, 60 residents who own real estate in the Town of North Andover and comply with participation requirements will receive approximately $1200.00 reduction on their 2021 tax bill.
Interested seniors must be 60 years of age and older, and complete an application form.
Other requirements apply and are listed on the application prospectus.
“Each year, the candidate pool gives us a rich cross section of talent and experience to choose from,” said Lya Morse, NASC Program Coordinator. Only 60 slots are available and those will be chosen by lottery. Because the Senior Center is closed during the pandemic, applicants can call the Senior Center at 978-688-9560 and leave their name and address or email: lmorse@northandoverma.gov. Application packets will be mailed to their homes. The deadline for completing the application must be postmarked May 29th, 2020.
