As an elder on a modest and fixed income who falls through many benefits cracks, I appreciate the efforts of Greenfield City Councilors Minhas and Mastrototaro in seeking new ways to support our elders and individuals with disabilities with a property tax aid fund. Many of us fall into this category and would like to see how such a voluntary donation fund might benefit us. I assume it would rely heavily on businesses and local organizations as well as individual donations.

City Council will be voting on the motion to accept this voluntary donation fund. I see no reason as to why not give it a try. Our Treasurer’s and Assessor’s offices will determine the rules, along with several appointees by the mayor. I will be interested in their input and that of our whole City Council.

Becca King

Greenfield