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ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19

General Assistance

In loving memory of Shannon Moxcey GA Administrator 2014-2019

The Town of Mechanic Falls, among several other towns, received an email from the GA Administrator advising that she would temporarily be unable to act in her capacity due to an illness in January of 2019. In less than three short months, we received the devastating news of Shannon’s passing. Shannon joined the Mechanic Falls team in 2014 and was an excellent asset to the town saving thousands of dollars annually by applying General Assistance policies and regulations to applications as well as assisting in making contact between applicants and alternate assisting agencies. Shannon will be greatly missed. Before her passing, Shannon processed 11 applications and was able to assist 7 applicants in the 2018 calendar year totaling $2633.70 in assistance to our residents this year. The harsh winters are especially hard for residents. With rising heating costs and holidays all occurring simultaneously, folks find it harder to make ends meet. We would like to thank The Salvation Army, Local Churches and Food Banks, as well as Community Concepts for supplementing our program and providing assistance to Town of Mechanic Falls residents.

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