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3 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> September 24, 2007 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: <br /> Senior Tax Abatement Program Update: <br /> James Long, Council on Aging Director was in attendance to recommend <br /> the Board approve the Property Tax Abatement Program for eligible <br /> Senior Mashpee taxpayers seeking tax relief. The program assists seniors <br /> in the payment of property tax bills through an abatement payment for <br /> volunteer services rendered to the Town. Funds for the program derive <br /> from the overlay account. <br /> Last program year,the Town appropriated $18,000 for thirty participants. <br /> During the October. 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 period, fifty- <br /> seven individuals applied for the senior tax abatement program. It was <br /> noted the maximum abatement is $600 per tax year per household and <br /> successful candidates must complete 89 hours of service for eligibility. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the Senior Property <br /> Tax Abatement Program from October 1,2007 through September <br /> 2008 allowing(30) participants. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Green. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. <br /> Due to the large number of applicants,the Selectmen agreed to request <br /> input from the Finance Committee regarding the possible expansion of the <br /> program. The matter will be placed on the Selectmen's agenda of October <br /> 1, 2007 for additional review. <br />