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Flooding safety tips

image of small truck in flooded areaGovernor Patrick, public safety and transportation officials have been closely monitoring and actively responding to the storm that continues to hit the region with record levels of rainfall. Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and MassDOT have issued a number of safety tips to assist residents and commuters.

2010 United States Census

2010 US Census logoThe census counts every resident (both citizens and non-citizens) in the US and is required to take place every 10 years. Getting an accurate count is key in determining how billions of federal funds is spent in communities across the country.

You will be receiving your census questionnaire in the mail over the next few weeks.  The information you provide is confidential and it is illegal for the US Census Bureau to share your personal information with anyone, including other government agencies such as law enforcement, IRS, Welfare, FBI or Immigration.

Contact the Boston regional census office if you have further questions or need help filling out your census form.


Filing your taxes at the computerFiling your Taxes

Now is the time to gather up your W-2s and receipts. Here are some resources to make your tax filing experience easier.

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