Veterans Services

Veterans CenterMission Statement

To provide services and benefits to eligible Veterans and their families in a timely manner in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws (Ch.115) and further, represents and advocates for Veterans and family members with the U.S. Government and private agencies, Veteran service organizations and the public, to maximum utilization of available resources.

The department strives for quality improvement, diversified problem solving, cost effective case management and proactive community participation through:

  • Managing an office that puts Veterans first.
  • Maintaining a high level of professional case management by providing flexible services and programs.

A sample of services provided are:

  • Emergency Benefit Case Management
  • Burials for Indigent Veterans
  • VA Compensations and Pension Matters
  • Educational and Vocational Benefits
  • VA Health Care Applications
  • Project 2000 Memorial Bricks (Carter Park)
  • Homeless Shelter
  • State Bonus Program
  • Property Tax abatement for Disabled Veterans
  • Obtain Copies of Discharge Records/Awards
  • Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemeteries
  • Veterans' License Plates
  • Public Housing
  • Veteran Grave Registration