Written by Various sources Friday, 04 May 2012 00:00

Walk the Rink through May

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We are pleased to announce the return of the popular Walk the Rink program, which will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from May 1 to May 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Walk the Rink is held at the Ed Burns’ Veterans’ Memorial Skating Rink located at 422 Sumer St. Listen to some of your favorite music, socialize with friends and get some great exercise inside the rink building. This program is made possible through a generous grant from Lahey Clinic. There is no cost for this program, but pre-registration is required. Limited transportation is available. Please call the Council on Aging at 781-316-3400 to register for the program or to arrange for transportation.

Participants are encouraged to dress in layers and bring water and a snack. Participants, who are not sure if they are healthy enough for this program, should consult with their physician. Grab a friend and come walk the rink!

Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline 1-866-778-0939

The Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline (“Helpline”) provides seniors (ages 60 and older) free legal information advice and referral services in most areas of civil law, including:

Social Security/SSI	Guardianship
Veterans Benefits	Powers of Attorney
Mass Health	Bankruptcy
Medicare	Evictions
Unemployment	Landlord/Tenant issues
Foreclosures	Family Law
Nursing Homes	Utilities

The Helpline is a project made in collaboration with the Massachusetts Office of Elders Affairs, the Legal Advocacy and Resource Center, the Massachusetts Justice Project and the Massachusetts legal services providers.

Aquatics Class - Free Passes Available!

The Council on Aging is offering seniors the opportunity to participate in a low-impact aquacise class at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club, 60 Pond Lane on Mondays and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm. The class is held in shallow water and includes strengthening, conditioning, and range-of-motion exercises. Register for the class in advance at the Council on Aging and receive four free passes! Call 781-316-3400 for more information.

Town Updates emergency communication system

Now residents can receive emergency and important messages from Town Hall via telephone, text and email with Arlington Alerts. The Town launched the Arlington Alert system in January to better inform you in the event of an emergency or to pass along an important message. To maintain the best possible database of phone numbers we need your help. If you received the automated test call from the Town in January, you are already in the system – no further action is required. If you did not receive this phone call, are not sure, or would like to register more phone numbers, text, and email information, please register for Arlington Alerts online at:arlingtonma.gov/subscribe

If you do not have access to the Internet, please register by calling Arlington Police dispatch at781-643-1212.

Circuit Breaker Tax Credit

Arlington homeowners and renters ages 65 and older may be eligible for a payment of up to $980 from the State to help with their property taxes even if they do not usually file a State Income Tax return. For the 2011 tax year, the total household income cannot exceed $52,000 for a single person or $78,000 for a couple. Additionally, the assessed value of your home must be less than $729,000. For more information and complete eligibility guidelines talk to your tax preparer to see if you are eligible for this tax credit.

The Arlington Senior Center is located at 27 Maple St. at the corner of Maple and Academy Streets.

Dial-A-Ride Taxi Program: Beginning July 1, the Arlington Council on Aging's Dial-a-Ride Taxi (DART) program will be served by Arlington Taxi of Belmont. The DART program is available to all Arlington seniors ages 62 and older, regardless of income. Arlington seniors ages 60 to 62 who meet income eligibility guidelines and Arlington residents who are disabled are also eligible for the DART program. DART provides taxi service to any location within Arlington, Monday through Saturday. Rides are subsidized by the Arlington COA through federal grant, the cost to Arlington seniors is $3 per one-way trip. There is also an annual membership fee for $5. Arlington seniors who are interested in enrolling in the DART program should contact the Arlington Council on Aging at 781-316-3400 to obtain full program details.

Job Opportunity: The Town of Arlington Community Safety department is looking to fill the position of Parking Control Officer. This is part time position (24 hours per week). Employee would be responsible for patrolling assigned areas to enforce the Town’s parking and meter regulations; issue parking citations as they relate to meters, overtime parking and restricted areas. For a full job description, please visit the employment section of the Town’s website at www.arlingtonma.gov. Closing Date is Friday, July 15. For additional information please contact the Town of Arlington Personnel Department, Third Floor Annex, 730 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02476 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

You can always find additional information on the Council on Aging at arlingtonma.gov/COA.

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Last Updated ( Friday, 04 May 2012 15:45 )

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