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Advocates express skepticism about Casella Waste Systems' fuel assistance offer for Dalton residentsThe point of contact for the assistance program, Pamela Kathan, is running for state office in a special election for former Rep. Troy Merner’s seat, following his resignation. This is the second year the company has offered assistance.
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The organization that runs 211 says it saw a 52% increase in calls about fuel assistance this September over last.
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Costs are expected to stay high for heating this year, and officials say applying for help before it starts to get cold will help with processing applications.
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Staff shortages and a wave of applications left many waiting longer than in years past. But advocates say policy changes could help the system weather that demand.
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Residents can apply for fuel assistance through the state’s community action agencies, which say they will accept applications through Monday, May 1.
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There’s still time to apply for assistance with energy bills, and expanded assistance options are available for Granite Staters this year.
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The Legislature allocated $42 million to an emergency energy assistance program in September, and expanded eligibility to include residents who earn between 60 and 75% of the state median income.
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The emergency rental assistance program provided a different kind of assistance for utility bills, which some advocates say will be difficult to lose.
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The outreach would aim to inform families already using food assistance about fuel assistance they could qualify for and vice versa.
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