Who is considered a veteran? To be eligible for veterans’ benefits, one must be a “veteran” or a dependent of a “veteran” under M.G.L. c. 4, sec. 7, cl. 43rd as amended by the Acts of 2005, Ch. 130. Veterans, dependents of Veterans, and survivors of Veterans of any of the following wars or campaigns...
Municipal Lien Certificates can now be ordered online through UniPay. If you don't know the property category, please call our office before submitting an order. Click Here to start a MLC Request
When you're on the go, the free ParkMobile app makes it easy to find and pay for parking without running back to feed the meter. And for added convenience, you can reserve spots ahead of time. You know sometimes the little things can really ruin your day. Like spilling coffee down your shirt, or getting...
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Frequently Asked Questions What is Excise and Who Gets it? Excise tax on motor vehicles is an annual tax for the privilege of registration. Every motor vehicle and trailer registered in Massachusetts is subject to excise tax unless expressly exempted. Registering a motor vehicle automatically generates an excise tax. The city...
All information for Real Estate and Personal Property originates from the Board of Assessors and it is the Assessor’s office that commits to the Collector of Taxes to collect those monies for the City of Holyoke. It is the responsibility of the property owner to make sure their taxes are paid timely. Refunds are processed at the end...
Finding it difficult to get to the Tax Collector’s office during regular business hours? Customers can now pay bills without mailing or waiting in lines in our office by dropping payments in our two new conveniently located drop boxes. You can drop them in the appropriate box inside the Council on Aging or at our main box right outside...
New excise taxes, real estate and personal property bills can be paid on: unipaygold.unibank.com ACH PAYMENTS RETURNED FOR ANY REASON (I.E. INSUFFICIENT FUNDS, STOP PAYMENT, ETC.) ARE SUBJECT TO A $25.00 FEE PER BILL. THIS CAN ALSO BE PAID ON UNIPAY UNDER RETURNED ITEMS FEE. Parking tickets and excise in NON-RENEW status can be paid...
Record Access Officer Pursuant to Chapter 121 of the Acts of 2016, An Act to Improve Public Records, every Retirement Board must appoint a Records Access Officer to coordinate responses to public records requests. The Records Access Officer of the Holyoke Retirement Contributory Retirement System is: Anthony Dulude Executive Director 20 Korean Veterans Plaza, Room 207...
How are my retirement benefits an issue in my divorce? Your pension from the Holyoke Retirement System is generally considered a marital asset and, whether you are currently receiving a retirement allowance or are still actively in service, it may be subject to valuation and division in a divorce. What is a domestic relations order?...
No one plans to die before retirement. Nevertheless, if that does happen, you can designate where the money you have been contributing to the retirement system should go. The Holyoke Retirement Board is providing this information to assist active members when completing the member’s Beneficiary Selection Forms. There are 2 forms, Beneficiary Selection Form for...
MEMBERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF SOCIAL SECURITY’S OFFSET RULES If you are entitled to both Social Security and a Massachusetts public pension your Social Security benefit may be reduced. There are two rules that may reduce your Social Security benefit. One, called the “Government Pension Offset” (GPO) applies only if you receive a government pension...
Working in the Public Sector The retirement laws limit the earnings of all retired public employees who work in the public sector after retirement The “public sector” is broadly defined as the Commonwealth and all political subdivisions, including cities, towns, authorities, and districts. This law is contained in General Laws Chapter 32, section 91 The...
WHEN MAY I COLLECT MY RETIREMENT? If you membership began prior to April 2, 2012, you are eligible for a retirement allowance when you have at least 10 years of creditable service and are 55 years old, or if you have 20 years of service at any age. If your membership began after April 2,...
IS MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES? Membership is mandatory by state law for nearly all public employees who are regularly and permanently employed on a full-time basis. Part-time (less than 20 hours per week), seasonal and temporary employees who are ineligible for membership are required to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Plan. FOR WHOM...
For a quick estimate of your retirement allowance, click on the appropriate chart below: MEMBERSHIP DATE PRIOR TO 4/2/2012: Percentage Chart – Group 1 Percentage Chart – Group 2 Percentage Chart – Group 4 MEMBERSHIP DATE ON OR AFTER 4/2/2012: Percentage Chart – Group 1 Percentage Chart – Group 2 Percentage Chart – Group 4
