Editor’s Note: The positions opened section was updated on Tuesday, Nov. 28:
Applications are being taken now for the Senior Tax Work-Off Program that allows eligible seniors to work in town departments and receive in exchange an abatement on their property taxes.
Work is paid at the minimum wage for a maximum of 66 hours in 2024. Wages earned are applied to property taxes as an abatement. This program runs from January through November 2024.
To be eligible, a senior must:
- Be 60 years of age or older
- Possess skills needed by town departments
- Own the property for which taxes are paid
- Sign up annually
- Pass a CORI and SORI check
Income guidelines are:
- Single – $69,000 or less
- Head of Household – $86,000 or less
- Married Couple – $103,000 or less
- Tax returns are required to determine eligibility
- Home value must be less than current median home values of $818,050.
Current openings include:
- John Glenn Middle School – Cafeteria sort station monitor (multiple openings)
- Lane and Davis schools – Garden area and science corner assistant (multiple openings)
- Department of Public Works – Recycling Center monitor, Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Start dates will vary depending on availability
- Other openings may become available throughout the year
For more information, call the Bedford Council on Aging at 781-275-6825.
Please note: If you had changes to your deed, such as establishing a trust, contact the Office of the Assessors at 781-275-0046 to ensure that you still qualify. Please do this before contacting the COA.
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