Medford Officials to Address New Preservation Act

Medford officials will be holding an informational meeting at the Medford Public Library on the implementation of the new Community Preservation Act.

The meeting is set for Tuesday, May 24 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Magoun Room at the Medford Public Library.

Alicia Hunt, Director of the Energy and Environment Office will provide an overview of the program and answer questions regarding the make up of the new Community Preservation Committee, the scope of the work of the committee and how expenditure of funds generated by the act are appropriated.

Also on hand, Treasurer-Collector Ann Marie Irwin and Assessor Ed O'Neil will be available to answer questions relative to the assessment and collection of the new surcharge as well as exemptions that apply to low income and low-moderate income senior property owners. Exemption forms are currently available in the Assessor's Office and online at http://www.medfordma.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CPA-Exe-application.pdf. Property owners filing for the CPA exemption are encouraged to file their exemption forms by May 25, 2016, if eligible, to avoid having the CPA surcharge on their first quarter preliminary tax bill in July. Exemption forms will also be available at the library and the Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Avenue beginning by May 2, 2016.