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Are You OK:
A daily telephone reassurance program for seniors in Middleborough. This
program is made available free of charge through the Sheriff's Department in
cooperation with the Police Department and the COA. Call the COA at
946-2490 for more information.
Food Stamps:
Applications and assistance for eligibility in the Food Stamp program are
provided by appointment at the COA. Eligibility is determined by the
Taunton Department of Transitional Assistance.
Fuel Assistance:
Applications are available and appointments are made at the COA, usually
November through March. Fuel assistance applications are processed and
approved by the South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. (SSCAC).
SSCAC provides energy assistance (oil, wood, gas and electric) and
weatherization program.
| Grocery Shopping: |
| Victory |
Tuesday |
9:00AM |
| Stop & Shop |
Thursday |
9:00AM |
Housing
Middleborough Housing Authority
8 Benton Street
P.O. Box 502
Middleborough, MA 02346
Mon-Fri 9:00AM to 4:30PM
Fee: None
Tel: (508) 947-3824
Fax: (508) 947-6393
Income Tax Service:
Assistance provided during tax season to individuals 60 and over in preparation
of Federal and State income taxes. Call the COA for an appointment and
further information.
Legal:
Southeastern Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation
Barrister's Hall
231 Main Street, Suite 201
Brockton, MA 02401-4342
Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm
Tel: 1- 800- 322-7766 or
508-586-8393
Fax: 508-587-3222
The Seniors Law Project provides services that may be delivered in the form of
advice only, brief services, direct representation, referral to the private bar
(full, reduced, or no fee) or referral to other appropriate agencies.
Types of legal issues handled include public benefits, housing, health/health
insurance, and home care services, institutional issues, elderly abuse and
estate planning.
Legislators:
Visits to the COA are as follows:
Staff Asst. to Congressman Frank
2nd Monday 10:00AM
State Rep Tom O'Brien
2nd Wednesday 6:00PM
State Rep(s) Strauss & O'Brien
2nd Friday 11:30 - 1PM
| Mall Shopping: |
| Wal-Mart |
4th Monday 9:00AM |
| Galleria |
2nd Friday 11:30AM |
Notary Services:
Free of charge by appointment
Social Security/SSI Services/Medicare:
A Social Security Administration counselor is available by appointment starting
at 9:30AM on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The counselor
can assist citizens and the disabled regarding eligibility and benefits.
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