The ASK THE LAWYER program is Free legal service provided by the office of Attorneys Madge & Johnson. This program is is available to all Westford seniors age 60 and over, by a virtual web meeting. Virtual one on one appointments Tuesday June 22 beginning at 9:30 AM. Please call 978-692-5523 ahead to reserve aContinue reading “June 22: Sign up for Free Legal Advice! Appointments available!”
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June 14: Learn about Medicare: SHINE Appointments
NEED ASSISTANCE WITH UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE? SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) CAN HELP! Monday June 14 by appointment Certified SHINE counselors offer free, unbiased, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on or eligible for Medicare. You may benefit from cost-savings programs that a SHINE counselor will explain to you. YourContinue reading “June 14: Learn about Medicare: SHINE Appointments”
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!”
Golf at Quail Ridge Golf Club on Tuesdays!
TUESDAY GOLF AT QUAIL RIDGE GOLF CLUB, 354 GREAT RD, ACTON MA—Tuesdays beginning at 7:30am May —October Cost: $20 walking, $30 with cart. Call Quail Ridge at (978) 264-0399 for your tee time and for information about cart use under COVID-19 guidelines. Make sure you say you’re with the Westford Group to get this specialContinue reading “Golf at Quail Ridge Golf Club on Tuesdays!”
Starting June 3: Organic Vegetable Distribution on Thursdays!
We are excited to continue our relationship with Gaining Grounds of Concord, as they once again offer their organic produce weekly. Who: All Westford residents who meet income guidelines (fuel assistance criteria). To participate, sign an income attestation on the day of produce pick up. Please bring your own pen for sanitary purposes. Where: WestfordContinue reading “Starting June 3: Organic Vegetable Distribution on Thursdays!”
Massachusetts to end COVID vaccine pre-registration system at the end of May, expand services for homebound residents
The Baker administration on Friday announced it will end the Massachusetts COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration system by the end of the month. State officials in March launched an online pre-registration system for eligible residents looking to book appointments to get the vaccine in an effort to facilitate what was then a high demand for the shots due to the numberContinue reading “Massachusetts to end COVID vaccine pre-registration system at the end of May, expand services for homebound residents”
CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
The CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM is coordinated by Habitat for Humanity to help low income homeowners maintain their homes. Repairs can include roof replacement, structural walls, handicap accessibility renovations, exterior finishes, repairs to satisfy town building codes, etc. The homeowner is responsible to pay only 25% of the project value. Call Lisa Garvey at 978-692-0927Continue reading “CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM”
Join Annette and Alison for our Monthly Caregiver Movie Series starting May 26
CAREGIVER MOVIE SERIES AT CAMERON Join Annette and Alison the last Wednesday of the month from 1-4PM to watch a movie about the caregiver role in various circumstances and health conditions. After the movie, we will host a brief discussion of the movie’s themes and participant impressions and experiences. We plan to host this seriesContinue reading “Join Annette and Alison for our Monthly Caregiver Movie Series starting May 26”
May 12th Launch of Emergency Broadband Benefit
On May 12, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will launch its new Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program to help families and households who are struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic. The program offers two types of discounts to help low-income households connect to the internet and applies to new, prior, and existing customers of participating vendors. Continue reading “May 12th Launch of Emergency Broadband Benefit”
Expanded Housing Financial Assistance
The government has expanded financial assistance for folks who have rental or mortgage arrears or are facing eviction, loss of utilities, or other housing emergencies. New benefit amounts have been applied for Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) and Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA). A new Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)Continue reading “Expanded Housing Financial Assistance”
