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”
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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”
NCOA and Lyft partnership: rides to vaccines for Seniors!
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has partnered with Lyft to provide access to transportation to older adults who need a ride to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Lyft has provided ride codes with a value of up to $25 each to travel to and from COVID-19 vaccination appointments for both the first and second doses.Continue reading “NCOA and Lyft partnership: rides to vaccines for Seniors!”
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!”
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”
Check your electric rate! Do you pay more than $0.10793/kw?
If you ever signed up with another electric company, you may be paying much more than you need to. If the supplier listed on your National Grid bill is not “Constellation”, you are not in the town’s aggregate program which offers this low rate. Annette at 978-399-2326 can help you get into the town programContinue reading “Check your electric rate! Do you pay more than $0.10793/kw?”
Need Technology Access? Tools available!
IPADS & LAPTOPS With the pandemic isolating everyone for the last year and so much happening virtually on line we want to be sure you all have access to technology so you don’t miss out. If you are in need of an Ipad or laptop and don’t have the funds to purchase one, let theContinue reading “Need Technology Access? Tools available!”
NORTHEAST LEGAL AID ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF NEW LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC (LITC)
The Northeast Legal Aid Taxpayer Clinic assists low-income taxpayers who have controversy with the IRS. We provide assistance to individuals that: Have been notified by the IRS that they owe taxes Are under audit Have filed a petition with the U.S. Tax Court and Individuals who need help in obtaining other relief for a taxContinue reading “NORTHEAST LEGAL AID ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF NEW LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC (LITC) “
Westford Seniors Means Property Tax Exemption Signed by Governor Baker
WESTFORD, MA — State Representative James Arciero and State Senator Edward Kennedy announced in January that Governor Baker has signed House Bill 4469, an Act Authorizing the Town of Westford to Establish a Means Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption. The measure was proposed by the Westford Senior, Low-income, Disabled Tax Relief Committee (SLIDTR Committee)Continue reading “Westford Seniors Means Property Tax Exemption Signed by Governor Baker”
Friends of the Cameron Senior Center 