HomeMy WebLinkAboutVETERANS 2006 ANNUAL REPORT Veterans' Services
North Andover-Boxford District
Per Chapter 115 of the General Laws,the Town of North Andover re-appointed Edward V.Mitchell to the position of
District Director of Veterans Services, on May 2003 for an additional three-year term ending June 30,2009.
The Department o f Veterans' Services is to advocate on behalf of all the Commonwealth's Veterans and provide
them with quality support services and to direct an emergency financial assistance program for those Veterans and
their dependents who are in need of benefits and services.
In 1946,the Selectmen of the Towns of North Andover and Boxford voted to form a district and appointed a District
Director of Veterans' Services to carry out the provisions of Chapter 115 of the General Laws. The Veterans Service
Officer(V SO)is located at the North Andover Town Hall on Main Street. Walk-ins are always welcome however;
we recommend calling first to ensure a representative is present.
OFFICE HOURS,Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
(978)688-9552 or for urgent matters,call(978)807-7286,or e-mail us at veteranagent@comcast.net
*If necessary the V SO will make home visits.
SERVICES PROVIDED AS DIRECTED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS:
Financial assistance Civil Service Employment&Housing
Medical Services Obtaining copies of discharges
Educational&Burial Benefits Replacement of Service Medals
Property Tax Exemptions Burial Internment for Veteran and Spouse
Veterans War Bonus V.A.Home Loans and education benefits
Motor Vehicle Plates(Veteran,P.O.W.) Life Insurance and Widows Pensions
Local Veterans Cemetery interment Veterans Disability Comp&Pensions
Gold Star Mothers&Fathers Annuities V.A.Hospitals/Clinic Enrollment&
Blue Star Service Banners Prescription plan
Welcome Home Bonus Program V.A. Work Study Allowance Program
All of these programs are subject to eligibility according to State and Federal Guidelines.
Accomplishments:
Dedicated the Vietnam Fallen Heroes Memorial. Appointed Iraq War Veteran Philip Brooks as the Veterans Graves
Officer for a term of three years ending on June 30,2009. Processed four Welcome Home War Bonus,awarding our
returning War Veterans with$1,000.00 each.Recognized POW&MIA's during the Annual Red Cross Salute to
Veterans Breakfast.Provided informative lecture to the Veterans of Foreign Wars,the American Legion and the
Senior Center. Convened&Chaired the Patriotic Observation Committee in the planning of Memorial Day,Patriot
Day and Veterans Day Ceremonies.Presented four Blue Star Service Banners to families with loved ones serving in
the Armed forces. Assisted five families with emergency fuel assistance.Provided twenty-nine Veterans and/or
Veteran families with emergency financial assistance.
Expenditures: The Veterans Services paid out$131,497.69 for emergency financial assistance with 75%of this
expenditure being reimbursed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NORTH ANDOVER/BOXFORD VETERANS SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS:
Edward V. Mitchell Alan Benson Mark Rees Philip Brooks
Director of Veterans Services Boxford Town Manager No. Andover Town Manager Graves Officer
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Veterans,we want you to receive the Benefits
You and your family have earned,
Contact your Veterans Service Officer Today!