The Athol Board of Health is required by state and local laws to perform critical duties related to the protection of public health. These duties cover a broad range of responsibilities with the guiding principle that many community health problems are best handled by local officials familiar with local conditions. The Board of Health: Enforces hea...
Councils on Aging are the principal agencies of local government that serve the elderly. The three core responsibilities of the Councils on Aging are: To identify the needs of senior citizens along with the available resources within the community. To educate the Community at large in the challenges of aging and advocate for the needs of its senior...
Assists veterans and their dependents with financial help for food, shelter, clothing, fuel, and medical care and referrals for homelessness, health, education and employment.Veterans' Services Officers (VSO) assist veterans and their families in accessing veterans' benefits and other services. Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General Laws (MGL C...
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