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VETERANS SERVICES
BOXFORD/NORTH ANDOVER DISTRICT

The Department of 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 (VSO) 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 8:00 to 4:30, Tuesday 8:00 to 6:00, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 to 4:30, Friday 8:00
to 12:00 noon

Office (978) 688-9525 or for urgent matters, mobile (978) 807-7286, or e-mail at
gmaguire@northandoverma.gov

SERVICES PROVIDED AS DIRECTED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS:
Financial assistance
Medical Services
Educational & Burial Benefits
Property Tax Exemptions
Veterans War Bonus
Gold Star Mothers & Fathers Annuities
Obtaining copies of discharges
Replacement of Service Medals
Burial Internment for Veteran and Spouse
V.A. Home Loans and education benefits
Life Insurance and Widows Pensions
Veterans Disability Comp & Pensions
V.A. Hospitals / Clinic Enrollment & Prescription plan
All of these programs are subject to eligibility according to State and Federal Guidelines.

Expenditures: The Veterans Services salary and office expenses for FY2018 total $ 72,683.62.
The Town of Boxford apportionment for salary and office expenses total $ 16,426.50 with an
additional $ 14,760.00 being paid out for emergency / financial assistance with 75% of this
expenditure being reimbursed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Enhancements: To help offset the increased demand for benefits and services we obtained a part-
time office administrator to provide 19.5 hours per week of invaluable administrative service.