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Tamworth welfare officer reports fewer fuel-assistance requests, flags Tri-County CAP performance
Summary
Tamworth welfare officer Paul told the select board that requests for fuel assistance this winter have been lower than in prior years, but rental-assistance requests persist. He said he will investigate whether Tri-County Community Action Program’s application process is limiting access.
Paul, Tamworth’s welfare officer, told the select board on Feb. 25 that the town has seen fewer requests for fuel assistance this winter than in previous years but continued demand for rental help.
The welfare officer said the pattern is “anecdotal” and based on a small sample of cases. He told the board he will analyze current- and prior-year data in the spring to try to quantify changes and develop working theories about why requests have fallen.
Why it matters: Fuel- and rental-assistance demand affects how the town…
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