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Peabody City Council votes to accept state law enabling tax 'work‑off' program for seniors
Summary
The council voted unanimously to accept M.G.L. c.59 §5(k), allowing the city to create a volunteer work‑off program permitting residents 60+ to reduce property tax bills by volunteering for municipal services, subject to local rules and limits.
The Peabody City Council on June 26 voted unanimously to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5(k), enabling municipalities to reduce real‑property tax obligations for residents over age 60 in exchange for volunteer service.
Under the accepted statute, a city may reduce a qualifying taxpayer's bill by up to the equivalent of the Commonwealth's minimum wage per hour for hours worked, with a statutory cap per year (the law text referenced $1,500–$2,000 caps in different clauses…
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