Where it stands as of Wed, Sep 2
The Senior Tax Work-Off Policy stands approved with an expanded allocation of 40 participant positions. The Select Board unanimously re-approved the policy in September 2026, adding CORI check requirements and exclusions for other employee benefits following earlier revisions that streamlined eligibility rules. No further board reviews or updates are currently scheduled.
- For Select Board Voted unanimously on September 2, 2026, to re-approve the amended policy requiring CORI checks and excluding other employee benefits.
Votes
| Date | Board | Motion | Result | Video |
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| Select Board | To re-approve the Senior Tax Work-off policy with amendments requiring a CORI check and adding exclusions for other employee benefits. Senior Tax Work-Off policy and slot allocation | Passedunanimous | 3:29:29 | |
| Select Board | Set the number of available positions under the Senior Tax Work-Off Policy at 40 Senior Tax Work-Off policy and slot allocation | Passedunanimous | 2:11:23 | |
| Select Board | Accept the revised Senior Tax Work-Off Policy Senior Tax Work-Off policy and slot allocation | Passedunanimous | 2:11:00 |
Every time it came up newest first
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Senior Tax Work-Off and Grants Management policies
The board reviewed and adopted two financial policies. Revisions to the Senior Tax Work-Off Policy updated eligibility rules and expanded the program to 40 positions, while a newly drafted Grants Management Policy established municipal oversight and approval procedures to ensure grants do not create unfunded operating expenses or ongoing personnel costs.
- The Senior Tax Work-Off Policy was updated to remove specific dollar figures, allow income-eligible participants from other programs to automatically qualify, and eliminate an age-18 restriction for designated helpers.
- The board set the authorized number of Senior Tax Work-Off participant positions at 40, up from the previous cap of 30.
- The new Grants Management Policy establishes a tracking sheet managed by the town accountant for all grant applications and awards.
- Grants that require town matching funds, create ongoing full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel, impact employee benefits, or require capital purchases over $10,000 must receive advance approval from the Select Board or School Committee.
Outcome: The Senior Tax Work-Off Policy and 40-slot allocation were approved unanimously; the Grants Management Policy was approved unanimously with minor clerical corrections.