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Council unanimously raises Senior Work-Off benefit to $2,000 and expands program cap to $75,000
Summary
The Town Council voted to increase the maximum tax credit per household for the Senior Work-Off program from $1,500 to $2,000 and to raise the program's total funding cap to $75,000 for FY26, citing demand and a desire to expand relief to retired residents.
The Town of Braintree Council voted unanimously May 5 to raise the per-household maximum for the Senior Work-Off program from $1,500 to $2,000 and to increase the program cap from $50,000 to $75,000 for FY2026. The motion as introduced cites Chapter 59, Section 5(k) of the Massachusetts General Laws as the authorization for the program.
Director Esmond and Director Biswas described the program as a long-standing municipal option that lets retired residents exchange volunteer hours for…
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