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Requesting acceptance of MGL c59 s5N re: veterans' earned tax abatements.
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Dear Honorable Board Members:
Attached for your consideration is an Order accepting all of the provisions of Chapter 59, Section 5N of the Massachusetts General Laws. Acceptance of this section will allow the City to establish a program to allow veterans to volunteer their services in exchange for a reduction in property tax obligations. The veteran’s earned abatement will be based on a maximum of 125 volunteer service hours at the rate of the current minimum wage. Further, any physically unable veteran may have an approved representative provide the services to the City.
Please find attached a copy of the M.G.L. c. 59, § 5N for your information. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph A. Curtatone
Mayor