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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 31

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 31. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Snow: A light coating of snow is again expected on Tuesday morning. After the snow moves out, cloudy skies will remain with temperatures into the low 40s. 2. Senior Exemption: Tuesday at 4 p.m. is the deadline for Hamilton senior citizens who meets several conditions – including age and income – to apply in the second year of the senior tax exemption. 3. Abatement: If you are looking for an abatement on your real estate taxes this year, Tuesday is also the deadline to submit an application to the Board of Assessors in your town. 4. Places: Every business in Hamilton and Wenham has a listing in the “Places” section on Hamilton-Wenham Patch. It’s a great resource for local …

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Two Weeks Left to Apply for Senior Tax Exemption

Applications are now being accepted for the second year of Hamilton's senior tax exemption program.

Hamilton residents 70 or older have two weeks left to apply for a tax exemption on their home. The program, specific to Hamilton, was approved by voters at Annual Town Meeting in 2009, signed by Gov. Deval Patrick in 2010 and then later ratified by Hamilton voters at the polls. The program was the first of its kind on Massachusetts that gave the local Board of Assessors the ability to lower tax bills for long term residents who live in their own homes. Applicants must have lived in Hamilton for 10 years or more and the value of their home must be equal to the median plus 10 percent, or less. This year that is about $430,000. Single people qualify if they earn $33,000 or less per year, while married couples qualify if the earn $49,500 or …

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