BOSTON – Today the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) issued additional warnings to residents of skimming scams that have impacted some DTA clients. The agency and its investigations team became aware of banks and retailers who appear to have had their ATMs and card processing terminals compromised. These scams are aimed at obtaining credit, debit andContinue reading “Massachusetts Residents Advised to Protect Public Benefits from Scams”
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Grocery Delivery for SNAP Recipients
SNAP recipients can now shop online at Hannaford, Stop & Shop, Price Chopper and Aldi via Instacart. This is a great way to avoid a shopping trip if you are concerned about COVID or you just find it difficult to get out.
Have questions about Veterans Services?
Westford Veterans Agent, Ryan Cobleigh is available to assist with questions about benefits and/or other needed services or information. To speak with Ryan, please call 978-392-1170 or visit http://westfordma.gov/veterans
Free Piano Lessons!
FREE PIANO LESSONS: Thursday eveningsMeaghan Lu, a Westford Academy Student who is passionate about music, is volunteering her time on Thursday nights to provide piano lessons. Call 978-692-5523 to set up a lesson time.
Want a phone buddy?
FRIENDLY CALLS: This pandemic has created social challenges for many, leading some to isolation and loneliness. If you would like to hear a friendly voice, Annette can set you up with a volunteer for regular calls. This is a win/win program where volunteers get to help and folks home alone benefit from contact. Please letContinue reading “Want a phone buddy?”
Welcome Bob Rafferty: Transportation Dispatcher
Let us introduce our new Transportation Dispatcher, Robert (Bob) Rafferty. Bob has been with the Cameron Senior Center for four years as the social media manager and evening supervisor. He is also a part of the Communication Advisory Committee for the Town of Westford. He has been married to his lovely wife Becky for 10Continue reading “Welcome Bob Rafferty: Transportation Dispatcher”
Need Technology Access? Tools available!
Reduced Comcast Internet Rate If you are eligible for Mass Health, SNAP, SSI or Housing Assistance, you may qualify for high speed internet at the affordable rate of $9.95/month through Comcast’s program Internet Essentials at http://www.internetessentials.com. You can not be a current customer of Xfinity or Comcast in the last 90 days. Any questions youContinue reading “Need Technology Access? Tools available!”
We need Volunteers! Are you handy??
SEEKING HANDYPERSON VOLUNTEERS Our senior residents on fixed incomes occasionally look to us for help with small/odd jobs. Requests that come in are varied but include: Installing window air conditioners Changing faucets Repairing computers Rewiring lamps Moving furniture Trimming hedges and More! You select which jobs you are comfortable helping with. If you are lookingContinue reading “We need Volunteers! Are you handy??”
Do you have a File of Life?
The File of Life (FOL) program provides critical medical information to emergency response personnel during a medical emergency. The program is offered free to persons 60 years and older. A FILE OF LIFE is a great safety document all should have in their household. With one’s health being the primary concern this past year please makeContinue reading “Do you have a File of Life?”
POTPOURRI OF POEMS-A VIRTUAL CONCERT PRESENTED BY CANTABILE
Performed by Jeanne Masterman and Laurie Oliver, sopranos, and Rachel Muller, pianist. Call to sign up 978-692-5523 to receive the Youtube link to watch these timeless poems put to song. An example of the collection: A Girls Garden by Robert Frost, The Grass by Emily Dickinson, and I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by WilliamContinue reading “POTPOURRI OF POEMS-A VIRTUAL CONCERT PRESENTED BY CANTABILE”