Boston Seniority Magazine

From this issue:

"Hello, Boston!

The snow is melting, the birds are singing, and the days in Boston are getting longer. We’re ushering in the spring season; embracing the warmer weather; and celebrating Women’s History Month.

All of us at the City are excited to reflect on the foundational role that generations of women leaders and workers, advocates and artists have played in shaping our country and our city. In this issue of Boston Seniority Magazine, you’ll meet Mary Russell, a Roslindale painter whose work captures the realities of climate change.

You’ll also learn about Age Strong’s longtime partner Greater Boston Legal Services and the ways in which they support our older residents. And we continue our series on Boston’s basic city services. This month, take a look inside our Boston Transportation Department’s work.

In time for tax season, you’ll find information on free tax prep services from the Boston Tax Help Coalition and our Property Tax Application Assistance Clinics. For the past year, my team and I have been fighting to deliver property tax relief to our residents. Our proposed legislation passed the City Council and the State House but was blocked in the State Senate. In January of this year, I once again filed legislation to protect residents—especially older adults—by retroactively shifting property tax rates; increasing key property tax exemptions for senior homeowners moving forward; and offering rebates from surplus funds which would be issued to eligible homeowners in Boston.

I will continue advocating for tax relief for all of our residents. While the Statehouse considers this legislation, our Clinics can help you tap into savings on everything from property taxes to food and water, from heating bills to healthcare.

I hope you’ll join us for this month’s Property Tax Assistance Clinics and Age Strong Neighborhood Listening Sessions, where you’ll have the opportunity to share your ideas and feedback on how we can keep Boston a home for everyone.

See you out in community."

Michelle Wu
Mayor of Boston

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