Senior
Tax Relief Program Fiscal 2012
As some of you know annual town meeting appropriated $25,000 for
the Senior Tax Relief Work Program for fiscal year 2012. The purpose
of the program is to utilize the skills of qualified senior citizens
whose earning are applied toward payment of their property tax
bill. Seniors work at prevailing minimum wage rate earning a maximum
of $750 minus taxes and deductions. Based on current funding there
are approximately 33 positions available for the fiscal year 2012.
The Council on Aging established a policy that those who were
not placed last year would be given priority consideration for
placements for FY 12.
Call or Stop by the Senior Center on or after July 2, 2011
to pick up an FY 2012 application.
Eligibility Guidelines:
" At least 60 years of age
" Reside in Marshfield and Occupy the property for which
Taxes are paid
Must present a copy of your current tax bill with your name