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The Council on Aging Advisory Board agreed to sign a letter supporting use of a $50,000 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant to seed a housing trust for vulnerable homeowners facing climate-related challenges. The trust’s rules are still being developed, and the project is expected to rely on grants or donations rather than new taxes.
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The proposed housing trust could eventually provide financial help to Belchertown homeowners dealing with climate-related problems, but assistance rules have not yet been finalized. The board also agreed to increase a fill-in Meals on Wheels driver’s pay to $9.50 per hour. The Council on Aging plans to publish information warning residents that mailing bills or tax returns on the due date may cause delays.
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