ROCHESTER — July 1 is the beginning of the new fiscal year for the Town of Rochester. Senior Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Program Applications are now available at the Senior Center. This program offers a $1,000 property tax credit per year.

To qualify, applicants must be 62 years of age or older, reside in a Rochester property that they own, and have an annual income of $47,000 or less.

Program participants will work for a total of 83 hours per year in a town department at minimum wage ($12) to earn the property tax credit. The first 20 qualifying residents are accepted into the program.

The Senior Center will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The Center will also be closed on July 9 and 10 for cleaning and maintenance.

Pampered Chef, Linda Medeiros, is returning on Monday, July 1 at 11:30 a.m. Her demonstration is about 30 minutes long and is followed by lunch. A suggested donation of $5 is greatly appreciated. RSVP so the chef purchases enough food for everyone.

The Rochester Senior Center Fitness Room is open 5 days a week for 4 hours a day. The room is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon, and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The monthly membership is $10. The Fitness Room is well equipped with one stationary bicycle, free weights, and various weight machines. Stop by to pick-up your application.

There is a day trip on Friday, July 5 to Pilgrim Hall Museum and lunch at Woods on the Pier in Plymouth. The van leaves at 9 a.m. and will return around 3 p.m. Reservations are required to save a seat on the van.