Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee October 22, 2026

The Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee met on October 22, 2026. Members reported receiving a $5,000 contribution from Bay State and said fundraising was nearing the committee’s $20,000 goal. The intended use is assistance with back taxes only, with a maximum award of $2,000 per household; the committee discussed a goal of helping at least 10 households. Six applications had been received, with a December 1 deadline and a decision target of March 1. The committee anticipated reviewing applications in January and discussed using objective criteria and a comparison tool, with personal financial information handled in executive session.

Members discussed promoting application-assistance sessions scheduled for November 10 and 12, 1:30–3:30 p.m., including outreach through radio and social media. Action items included sending donation acknowledgments and thank-you notes, pursuing publicity, and circulating the application-review tool. No procurement, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were identified; the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that was approved.