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Town to launch ADA 60+ work-off program in July, limited to 10 participants
Summary
Council on Aging recommended an ADA 60+ Work-Off Program to begin in July where residents 60 and older can work up to 150 hours per year in exchange for a tax exemption up to $1,500; the program will be capped at 10 volunteers and modeled on neighboring towns.
The Select Board agreed to proceed with an ADA 60+ Work-Off Program after a presentation from Council on Aging representative M. Mikuski.
Mikuski said the program will allow residents aged 60 and older to work up to 150 hours per year in exchange for a maximum tax exemption of $1,500; the town plans to limit participation to 10 volunteers. Officials said the program will follow models used in neighboring towns and is slated to launch in July.
Board members endorsed proceeding with program planning; staff were asked to finalize administrative steps before the July start date.
