Frequently Asked Questions

“The Town of Andover’s “SCRPT” program provides seniors the opportunity to share their skills in service to the community and receive a tax abatement on their property taxes. This program is available to Andover residents who meet the following requirements: 

• Age 60+
• Applicants must be the assessed owner of the property on which the tax is abated. The property must be primary residence of the applicant.
• No income guidelines for first qualified owner. Second qualifying owner may earn exemption if they meet the need requirements.
• Current town/school employees are not eligible. This includes full time, part time, contract, substitute employees and/or those appointed to a board by the Town Manager.

Service Placements:

• Applicants must commit to designated hours of service within the specified time frame.
• Placements are coordinated by the SCRPT Program Coordinator. Placements are determined by matching applicant’s skills, interests and availability with job requests submitted.
• Once enrolled, program participants will track and submit hours worked to the SCRPT Program Coordinator.
• All time sheets must be signed by a town employee supervising the “SCRPT” worker, time sheets must be submitted on a regular basis to ensure accurate tracking. 

For more information or to enroll, contact the SCRPT Program Coordinator at the Center at 978-623-8320.”

Information is available in our monthly newsletter available online and hard copy at the Robb Center. We invite folks to sign up for our weekly email blasts. Links to the newsletter and email list are available at the website. The monthly TV show, "There’s Something About Andover," lists special events for the month. It can be seen on Cable Channel 8, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m., and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9 a.m.

Lunch is available at the Robb Center, Monday through Friday, except for holidays. Anyone age 60+ and their spouse can participate by signing up at least 24 hours in advance. There is a suggested donation of $3 for a meal. Meals on Wheels are delivered to those individuals who are eligible and unable to access the nutrition program at the Robb Center. The Outreach Coordinator will schedule a visit to determine eligibility for the home delivered meals program.

We have many volunteer opportunities including Friendly Visitors, Medical Transportation drivers, Intergenerational activities and assistance with a variety of programs and classes at the center, including computers, Senior Connections and in the kitchen.

“SCRPT,” the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-off Program, provides eligible seniors the opportunity to participate in community service and receive an abatement on their real estate taxes.