Central Hampshire Veterans' Services

01/08/2026

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Join us at the VOICE and Friends of the Springfield Vet Center GAME NIGHT for Military, Veterans & their families WED. JAN. 14th 5-8pm.

🗓 Wednesday, January 14
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 American Legion Post 452
43 Exchange Street
Chicopee, MA 01013

🎮 Game Night:
• Board games, card games, tabletop games, and consoles
• Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Dungeons & Dragons, and more
• Family-friendly space with food and community resources
• A relaxed evening focused on connection, camaraderie, and community

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This event is open to military members, Veterans, and their families of all ages. No gaming experience is needed. Just show up and enjoy.

📝 Registration: Free online registration is encouraged.
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/military-veterans-families-game-night-tickets-1657281205699?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/03/2025

If you or a veteran you know are affected by the suspension of SNAP benefits, need assistance accessing food resources or just wish to help, please see the information below from the City of Northampton. Additionally, if you are a veteran, you can also find food resources at the following locations:

VA Central Western Mass Food Pantry
421 North Main Street
Leeds MA 01053
Open Wednesdays, 9:00AM-3:00PM

Sully's Food and Baby Pantry
Hampton Ponds Plaza
1029 North Road, Suite 9
Westfield, MA 01085
Phone: (413) 485-7988
https://www.projectnewhopema.org/veterans-support-programs/sullys-pantry/

11/03/2025

This Veterans Day, honor and celebrate our nations veterans, past and present by joining with one of our communities at a local ceremony. Within our district you’ll find ceremonies in Amherst, Granby, Northampton, Hatfield and Williamsburg. You can also find other events nearby in Belchertown, South Hadley and Easthampton.

10/06/2025

For Immediate Release - October 6, 2025

2026 Senior and Veteran Tax Work Off Program Applications Available

NORTHAMPTON - The City of Northampton is now accepting Senior and Veteran Tax Work Off applications for the 2026 program year. In 2024, participants provided quality volunteer services to city departments while earning $57,497 in property tax relief. The current 2025 program ends on October 31, 2025. This valued program provides an opportunity for eligible residents in the community to share their skills and expertise to the benefit of the city while earning tax credits toward their property taxes.

The Senior Tax Work Off Program is open to seniors age 60 and older who own property in and pay real estate taxes to the City of Northampton. Income limits for the 2026 program follow the Massachusetts Median Income levels. The Veteran Tax Work Off Program is open to veterans (as defined by MGL Chapter 4 §7 clause 43), regardless of income limits, who own property in and pay real estate taxes to the City of Northampton. Participants in the Senior Tax Work Off program must complete 133.33 hours of volunteer service to receive the full $2,000 tax credit. The Veterans Tax Work Off program offers a maximum of $1,500 in tax credit, which requires 100 hours of volunteer service. The program is set to run from January 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026.

Applications for interested older adults and veterans will be available on October 6, 2025. Applications may be downloaded from the website or may be picked up in person at the Assessor’s Office, Senior Center, or Veterans Services Office. Completed applications must be received in the Assessors' Office or completed online no later than 4:30 p.m. on November 14, 2025.

More information on the Senior Tax Work Off Program can be found at: https://northamptonma.gov/2066/Senior-Tax-Work-Off-Program, and for more information about the Veteran Tax Work Off Program, please visit: https://northamptonma.gov/1455/Veteran-Tax-Work-Off-Program. You can also contact the Senior Center at (413) 587-1228 or Veterans Services at (413) 587-1299.

https://northamptonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/34563/2026-Senior-and-Veteran-Tax-Work-Off-Program-Applications-Available---October-6-2025-PDF

09/24/2025

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09/22/2025

Important information for one and all

09/19/2025

Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor the brave Americans who were held as prisoners of war and remember those who never returned home.

07/30/2025