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Weymouth Public Libraries Daily Community Connection Monday, April 13, 2020
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Mayor Hedlund Announces Relief for Weymouth Taxpayers during the COVID-19 Crisis Last week, the State Legislature passed and Governor Baker signed a new law that gives Mayors the authority to extend due dates for real estate and personal property tax payments and applications for exemptions and to waive interest and penalties on certain municipal tax and other bills paid by June 30, 2020. Mayor Hedlund has used the authority granted to extend the due dates of the following bills to June 1, 2020: - Fourth Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills
- Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes due March 10, 2020 or later
- Water and Sewer Utility Bills due March 10, 2020 or later
The due date of Property Tax Personal Exemption and Tax Deferral Applications has also been extended to June 1, 2020 The Town will also be waiving all interest and other penalties until July 1, 2020 in the event of a late payment of any real estate, personal property, motor vehicle excise, water/sewer utility bill with a due date of March 10, 2020 or later. Weymouth taxpayers now have until June 30, 2020 to make the payment without incurring interest or other penalties.
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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resources Massachusetts has announced the expansion of SafeLink, the Commonwealth’s statewide, 24/7, toll-free and confidential domestic violence hotline to now include resources and support for survivors of sexual assault. This expansion of services will allow SafeLink to create a centralized number for any survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault to call and receive services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This hotline is designed for crisis intervention support for those who need assistance in safety planning measures for both themselves and their families. The SafeLink toll-free number is (877) 785-2020. For the hearing-impaired, the SafeLink TTY number is (877) 521-2601. Advocates are available in English and Spanish and can provide translation in more than 130 languages. If you are experiencing violence within your home or concerned about a loved one that may be experiencing violence, please call the SafeLink hotline for support and resources. If you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.
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Small Snippets of Satisfaction T he weather is keeping many of us from our daily social distancing walks, so you deserve a dose of zen. Check out the Twitter account Satisfying Daily (you don't need an account to view) which posts short daily videos of... just generally satisfying things. This is your cup of tea if you enjoy: - Fluffy cats being carefully groomed
- An unending line of pencils being sharpened in conveyor belt fashion
- Large patterns of things being completed
- Dirty windows being cleaned, dirty upholstery being cleaned, pretty much anything being cleaned
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Sesame Street and "Caring For Each Other" Sesame Workshop has created a webpage of videos, games, activities, and free downloadable eBooks to help support families during the COVID-19 health crisis. "Children thrive with structure in their lives, and they learn best through play—even in everyday moments. So our site is filled with content you can use all day long to spark playful learning, offer children comfort, and focus a bit on yourself, too. After all, it's important that we take care of ourselves, so that we can best care for our families."
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