RACHEL JACOBSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Rachel dedicated her life to serving others. She might have even been your nurse at Lowell General (during Covid), MGH, Lahey, Lawrence General or one of the many hospitals she worked at in the United States. Rachel firmly believed in helping others to help themselves by providing support, skills, love and hope. This scholarship memorializes her commitment to these beliefs. The Rachel Jacobson Youth Changemaker Scholarship will be awarded to a local MA youth living …
Read MoreHABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOWELL – Critical Home Repair Program
Is your home in need of a critical repair? Did you know that Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell does more than just build homes for local Families?
In an ongoing effort to meet the Habitat mission that everyone should have a decent and affordable place to live in dignity and safety, Habitat Lowell also offers with homes in need of a critical repair. Repairs focus on safety, accessibility, mobility and code enforcement issues …
Read MoreBOARD OF HEALTH MassDEP Mattress and Textile Waste Bans
What to do with your old mattress? If you’re not sure what to do with your old mattress, there are a few options to consider. You can donate mattresses in *good condition*.
• Household Goods, 530 Main St. (Rt 27)Acton, MA 978-635-1710 ext. 5 www.householdgoods.org Donation Drop-Off Hours: Tues, Thurs, and Sat. 9AM – 12PM
• The Wish Project, 166 Middlesex St., North Chelmsford, MA 866-947-4360 You can visit their website to fill out the …
Read MoreGIVE THE GIFT OF TIME
Want to turn your compassion into action? Volunteer with your local American Red Cross Disaster Relief Team! People are displaced every day due to home fires, storms, and other disasters. Disaster Relief Volunteers respond to these emergencies to provide those affected with food, clothing, shelter, and hope. Join your local Disaster Relief Team and provide much needed support to your neighbors in their greatest time of need.
You can also support your community …
Read MoreTYNGSBOROUGH DUNSTABLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Tyngsborough Dunstable Historical Society has copies of the following books for sale at $20 each. We will deliver free of charge to residents in Dunstable and Tyngsborough, MA. Are you new to the area? These will give you a glimpse into the past. Dunstable/ Images of America Series, Tyngsborough/ Images of America …
Read MoreTICKS AND MOSQUITOES by Ashley Pavlakos Public Health Nurse, Town of Tyngsborough
It is that time of year again when ticks and mosquitoes are most active (April-September). As you prepare to go outdoors this season here are a few tips to remember on how to best protect yourself from these pesky bugs.
Ticks are known to live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas. Spending time outside doing activities that are common to where ticks live could potentially bring you in close contact with them. Some …
Read MoreDunstable Free Public Library Hours ~ 588 Main St., Dunstable, MA
TUESDAY 3:00 – 8:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 10:00 – 2:00 PM
THURSDAY 10:00 – 6:00 PM
FRIDAY 10:00 – 2:00 PM
SATURDAY 10:00 – 2:00 PM Curbside Pick Up Only. Please order during the week to arrange pick up.
978-649-7830 ~ Like us on FACEBOOK to receive program updates. …
Read MoreTRUSTS FOR ESTATE PLANNING
by Attorney Edward H. Adamsky
Trusts are a useful yet misunderstood tool of Estate Planning. The problem is that there are so many different kinds of trusts. Trusts can be Revocable, which means they can be changed, or Irrevocable, which means they cannot be changed. There are many specialized trusts for particular purposes like Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs), QTIP Trusts (for estate-tax planning), Special Needs Trusts (to handle assets for a …
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WESTERN AVENUE
See what’s happening on our social sites! Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. We host at least one event monthly, on the first Saturday of the month. The location is 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA
https://www.facebook.com/events/885455905731843/?active_tab=discussion
Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts 978-710-8605 http://www.westernavenuestudios.com…
Read MoreFRIENDS OF THE TYNGSBORO ELDERLY, INC.
The Friends of the Tyngsboro Elderly, Inc. a 501 C3 Non Profit (Formally, Friends of the Council on Aging) was established in 1984 to defray the cost of programs, activities, luncheons, and lectures as well as assist in payment of capitol expenditures. To date the Friends of the Tyngsboro Elderly, Inc have donated $47,000 for those expenditures in the new building.
Membership dues are $10 per year. Forms are available at the senior center …
Read MorePlan for Aging with Your Spouse – By Edward H. Adamsky
You and your spouse probably have made many plans over the years: vacations, big purchases, investments, retirement. But have you planned for getting old? This really is something that needs to be thought out. Where are you going to live in the future, especially if you cannot manage stairs and steps? How are you going to pay for help if you need it? What kind of help might you need and how would you …
Read MoreNecessary Health Care Documents By Edward H. Adamsky
With the current Covid-19 situation, we are all feeling worried about our potential health issues. There are several legal documents necessary to protect your health and wellbeing.
The first is the Health Care Proxy. This is a document that appoints an Agent to make medical decisions for you if you cannot do so yourself. You can name a primary Agent and an Alternate Agent. The power of your Agent comes into effect …
Read MoreHEALTH CARE AGENTS AND ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATIONS
By Edward H. Adamsky
The Massachusetts courts have a procedure to deal with people with mental health issues for whom the medical professionals would like to prescribe anti-psychotic medications. Based on the 1983 case of Rogers v. Commissioner of Department of Mental Health, the system provides for a Guardianship proceeding. The Court may appoint a person with authority to consent to extraordinary medical procedures such as anti-psychotic medications to treat the mental health …
Read MoreBeneficiary Designation Mistakes to Avoid By Edward H. Adamsky
Remember that your Will or Trust only controls assets that are not controlled in some other way. Many of your assets pass by Beneficiary Designation rather than through the terms or your Will or Trust. The common ones are Life Insurance and Retirement Accounts. You can also name beneficiaries on bank accounts with the ITF designation (a misnomer as it stands for “In Trust For,” but is really just a beneficiary designation) and you can …
Read MorePlanning for a Child with a Disability By Edward H. Adamsky
As a parent of a child with a disability you may be anxious when thinking about your passing. It requires careful thought and planning. The choices available may impact not only your child with a disability but your other children and grandchildren. The needs of the child with a disability must be considered but the needs and desires of the other family members cannot be overlooked.
You will want to consider the government …
Read MoreElder Law News By Edward H. Adamsky
A major issue for many families is providing care for family members with disabilities. This may be a parent caring for an adult child with a disability or adult children caring for an elderly and frail parent. Most families willingly provide whatever assistance is needed by their loved ones. But our systems, and society in general, don’t usually value that care very well.
Every year AARP does a study of family caregivers and the …
Read MoreTYNGSBOROUGH BOARD OF HEALTH ~ Trash/Recycling
REMINDER: Social media posts don’t always make it to our office in a timely manner to be addressed and resolved quickly. When residents have a compliment or concern, please contact the Board of Health (BOH) office directly by phone: 978-649-2300 x118 or email: BoardofHealth@tyngsboroughma.gov. Please leave a message any time, day/night/weekend, and we will respond to you as soon as possible or reach out to Republic Servcies on your behalf.
Please use this …
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