The Veterans’ Department is part of the Land Use and Community Services Department. Massachusetts General Law requires the Town to have a certified Veterans Service Officer (VSO) to administer public assistance and all other benefits to veterans and their dependents. Respect for all veterans and the flag remains a consistent priority and is especially evident throughout Town during Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
Massachusetts is the only state in the country that offers a Veterans Benefits Program, often referred to as Chapter 115 benefits, that provides financial assistance for food, shelter/housing, clothing, and medical care to veterans and their dependents who have limited incomes and reside in the Commonwealth.