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1. How can I learn more about the Senior Citizen Residential Property Tax Program?

“The Town of Andover’s “SCRPT” program provides seniors the opportunity to share their skills in service to the community and receive a tax abatement on their property taxes. This program is available to Andover residents who meet the following requirements: 

• Age 60+
• Applicants must be the assessed owner of the property on which the tax is abated. The property must be primary residence of the applicant.
• No income guidelines for first qualified owner. Second qualifying owner may earn exemption if they meet the need requirements.
• Current town/school employees are not eligible. This includes full time, part time, contract, substitute employees and/or those appointed to a board by the Town Manager.

Service Placements:

• Applicants must commit to designated hours of service within the specified time frame.
• Placements are coordinated by the SCRPT Program Coordinator. Placements are determined by matching applicant’s skills, interests and availability with job requests submitted.
• Once enrolled, program participants will track and submit hours worked to the SCRPT Program Coordinator.
• All time sheets must be signed by a town employee supervising the “SCRPT” worker, time sheets must be submitted on a regular basis to ensure accurate tracking. 

For more information or to enroll, contact the SCRPT Program Coordinator at the Center at 978-623-8320.”

2. Where can I get a list of programs and classes that you offer?

Information is posted on the bulletin board at the Senior Center and is listed in our bi-monthly newsletter, in the weekly columns in the Andover Townsman and Eagle Tribune newspapers as well as on the Senior Center Website, linked below. The monthly TV show, "There’s Something About Andover," lists special events for the month. It can be seen on Cable Channel 8, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m., and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9 a.m.

Senior Center Website

3. Do you provide transportation for seniors?

We provide non-emergency medical transportation to doctor’s offices and hospitals within Andover and surrounding communities as well as to the Greater Boston area. We also provide information about other transportation resources.

4. How do I find out about services to help an elderly family member? Can I obtain information even if they are not an Andover resident?

We provide information and support to both Andover residents and their families. The Outreach Coordinator can provide information on a variety of topics, including elderly housing, insurance questions, and eligibility criteria for services. Contact us at 978-623-8321.

5. Do you serve Meals on Wheels or lunches? How can I participate?

Lunch is available at the Senior Center, Monday through Friday, except for holidays. Anyone age 60+ and their spouse can participate by signing up at least 24 hours in advance. There is a suggested donation of $2 for a meal. Meals on Wheels are delivered to those individuals who are eligible and unable to access the nutrition program at the Senior Center. The Outreach Coordinator will schedule a visit to determine eligibility for the home delivered meals program.

6. I would like to volunteer. What can I do?

We have many volunteer opportunities including Friendly Visitors, Medical Transportation drivers, Intergenerational activities and assistance with a variety of programs and classes at the center, including computers, Senior Connections and in the kitchen.

“SCRPT,” the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-off Program, provides eligible seniors the opportunity to participate in 100 hours of community service and receive an abatement on their real estate taxes.