Town of Arlington, Fair Housing Action Plan (July 2021)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Fair Housing Action Plan (July 2021)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/57214/637641171662530000 ↗

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Council on Aging
The Council on Aging (COA) is a public body that provides programming for and support to Arlington residents
aged 60 and over. Under the authority of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 Section 6, Municipal Councils
on Aging can be established by towns and cities to serve the senior population. The Arlington COA’s mission,
according to its webpage, is “to provide advocacy, support services, and programs to help Arlington elders live
dignified and independent lives.” Among other activities, the COA provides direct financial support for property
taxes and utility assistance, administers the Senior “Work-Off” exemption that exchanges property tax
reductions for volunteer hours from 20 seniors, and employs social workers that assist with housing needs and