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Residents should please note that the 2024 Qualifications and Application are new and updated from previous years
Special to The Advocate
Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr., in collaboration with Chief of Infrastructure and Engineering Don Ciaramella, announced the opening of the 2024 Senior Water Discount Application on Friday, March 1, 2024. The Mayor urges residents to pay attention to the updated application and qualifications, as the terms and conditions of this discount have changed this year.
The application period will run from Friday, March 1, 2024, through Sunday, September 1, 2024. This application must be completed and submitted no later than the last day of the application period. Applications are to be submitted to the new Water/Sewer Admin. Office at 319 Charger St. Rear, inside the DPW Building.
Applicants must provide a utility bill for something other than water, such as electric, gas or cable bill, in their name. Applicants must also provide a valid Massachusetts state driver’s license or photo ID with date of birth and address.
This program will no longer be associated with the 41C Assessors program. The discount will only be applied to the last quarter of the calendar year invoice, which is released in October 2024. Applicants must be or turn age 65 during the calendar year 2024 to be eligible for the discount. Applicants must also own and occupy the property that the application is for. Both water and tax bills must be in the name of the applicant or the spouse of the applicant. This discount will only apply to the owners of one-, two- and three-family dwellings.
The discount percentage will be based on previous year total gallon consumption. A 35% discount will be given to qualifying applicants who have used less than 20,000 gallons of water. A 20% discount will be given to qualifying applicants who have used 25,001-60,000 gallons of water. No discount will be given to those who have consumed more than 60,000 gallons of water.
