Selectmen are currently seeking candidates to be appointed to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Aid Fund and the Property Tax Work-Off Program committees. Interested residents should complete a talent bank form indicating their availability and submit their completed form to the selectmen's office no later than Friday, Jan. 18.

There is one opening on the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Aid Fund Committee. Starting July 1, the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Aid Fund will provide assistance to eligible persons at least 60 or to the disabled who have difficulty meeting their property tax obligation.

The fund will be created by soliciting voluntary donations through a special envelope inserted with the twice-a-year residential property tax bills. The committee has already established eligibility guidelines and has developed an application form and instructions, which will be available at the assessor's office, the treasurer's office, and the council on aging.

Applications for assistance are due April 30. The five-member committee is comprised of the chairman of the board of assessors, the treasurer-collector and three community members appointed by selectmen.

There are three seats for community residents on the Property Tax Work-Off Program Committee. This program, still in the development stages, will allow qualified persons older than 60 to provide services to the town in exchange for a credit of up to $750 on their property tax.

In addition to the three residents appointed by the selectmen, the committee will include one person each from the assessor's and treasurer-collector's offices.

The deadline for submitting forms indicating interest in serving on either of these committees is Jan. 18. For more information, call the selectmen's office at 508-336-2910 or write to 100 Peck St., Seekonk, MA 02771.

Seekonk GOP to meet Jan. 7

Here's a reminder that the Seekonk Republican Committee will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7 at the Ro-Jack's at Baker's Corners.

For more information, contact Chairman Paul Buckley at 508524-3171.

Donate gift of life

On Jan. 27, the American Legion will be host a blood drive from 8 a.m. until noon. A free sit-down breakfast will be provided to all successful donors. For more information about donating blood, contact Peter Hanney at Blood Center Donor Resources at 1-800-283-8385.

Get pressure tested

Blood pressure and glucose testing will be done at Seekonk Human Services by the town's public health nurse. She also will be at Seekonk Commons on Friday, Jan. 11 from 11:30 until 1 p.m. Roast a pig

American Legion Post 311 will be hosting a pig roast at 2 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 5. Tickets are $20 per person and include all the fixin's as well as free draft beer starting at 1 p.m.

Youth hoop leagues to start

Youth Basketball Leagues at the Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Ave. will get under way soon. Programs for boys and girls ages 4-17 begin Saturday, Jan. 5. Space is limited and filling up quickly.

Contact Chris Robinson at 508-336-7103 or crobinson@gpymca.org. for times and details.

Men's breakfast set

Seekonk Human Services' men's breakfast will be held on Jan. 10 at the Ramada Inn at 8:30 a.m. The speaker will be Bonnie Ryvicker from the Community VNA, who will be discussing "Coping Strategies for Dealing with Loneliness". Anyone is welcome. There is no age minimum. The cost of the breakfast is $7.25. No reservations are required.

Pantry offers help

The food pantry at Seekonk Human Services is available on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. for anyone who is income eligible. Applications are available at the Human Services office. Please call 508-336-8772 for an appointment.

Time to get organized

January is "Get Organized" month. Ron Blum, a local professional organizer, will address the specific organizing needs of seniors in a presentation at the Seekonk Public Library on Friday, Jan. 25 from 11 to noon.

If you are a senior or a caregiver to a senior this presentation will be of value to you. A variety of topics of importance such as downsizing, passing along family treasures, and weeding out junk mail will be covered. Learn the tricks of space planning and creative ways to share family treasures. Each attendee will learn practical tips and receive a resource list.

For more information, contact the adult services Department at 508-336-8230, ext. 130.