Bellingham, Massachusetts
10 Mechanic St., Bellingham, MA 02019
Application Form for Tax Work Off Prog.
BELLINGHAM SENIOR CENTER & OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING
508-966-0398

Date of application ________________________

CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATION FOR PROPERTY TAX WORK OFF PROGRAM

Name of applicant _____________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________

Telephone number ________________________Cell_____________________ Birth date ____________

E-mail __________________________________________________

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

60 years old by July 1 this year? Yes _____ No _____

Homeowner or current spouse of homeowner?* Yes _____ No _____

Bellingham resident? Yes _____ No _____

Reside in property for which relief is requested? Yes _____ No _____

*If property is in a trust, etc., please explain __________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Name of emergency contact person: _____________________-------_______ Relationship: _____________

Address if not the same as yours: ________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ___________________________ Work Phone ____________________________

PLACEMENT INFORMATION

What are your past experiences, types of skills, and qualifications? _____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

What date are you available to start work?  ______________________________________________

Job placements may be available in a variety of Town departments. Indicate in which departments you would prefer to work, if possible.

_____ No Preference – Any
_____ Town Hall Offices 
_____ Senior Center
_____ Schools           
_____ Police
_____ Parks
_____ Library                    _____ Fire/EMT 
_____ Dept. of Public Works

_____ Other- please explain: _______________________________________________________

Do you have any restrictions or needs which may affect any position—i.e., physical requirements, seasonal, schedule, hours of day (duration and/or number of hours), frequency, etc. Please explain.
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Please note:
  • The Council on Aging is mandated by state law to do a CORI (criminal background check) on any person who works with seniors.
  • Candidates placed with the School Department must be willing to sign a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) release form.
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As a participant in the Property Tax Work-Off Program, I understand that I may earn a maximum of $750 credit to be applied to my Town of Bellingham property tax bill in the following year. I further understand that this reduction in my property taxes may affect my eligibility for the state Circuit Breaker Credit.


Signature ________________________________ Date ______________

Please return this application to the Bellingham Senior Center 40 Blackstone Street, Bellingham 02019


FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Referral to: _______________________________________________ Date _______________

____________________________________________ Date _______________

Disposition: __________________________________________________________________


If position declined, indicate reason: _______________________________________________

Interviewed by: ________________________________________________________________




PTWOapplformrevised10: 4/15/09