A program to permit older citizens to reduce property taxes by up to $500 per year by working for the Town of Ashby
Selection Process
- Applicant must meet eligibility requirements
- Applicant must have appropriate skills and physical ability for position
- Applicant and Department Head must both agree the job is an appropriate match
Job Opportunities
- Based upon individual department needs
Eligibility Requirements
- Age 60 plus
- Ashby homeowner or spouse
- Ashby resident
- Own and occupy the property for which Ashby taxes are paid and abatement requested for one year
- Difficulty meeting property tax payment
- Limited financial resources
- One-person household $30,000
- Two-person household $42,000
Benefit Limits
- $6.75 per hour for all positions
- Maximum abatement of $500 per year per household
- Maximum hours: 74 per year.
Download Application
Pick Up Application:
Board of Assessors office in
Town Hall
Monday through Friday
9:00 to Noon
978-386-2427 ext 15