Bensenville offering discounted grass-cutting program

Bensenville is offering a discounted grass-cutting program to its senior and disabled residents beginning this week.

Letters were mailed to eligible residents in March to inform them of the program guidelines and how to enroll.

"Offering a grass cutting program for Bensenville senior and disabled residents is something I have wanted for a long time," Village President Frank DeSimone said. "I believe this program will provide our senior and disabled residents with a much-needed service at an affordable price."

The cost of the standard service plan is $7.50 per cut. It includes grass cutting on a weekly basis, blowing of excess grass clippings, a spring cleanup in the first week of service and bagging of clippings in October.

Add-on services include edging of hardscape for $2.50 per cut, as well as bagging and disposal of clippings for $2.50 per cut. Edging and bagging services must be chosen for the full season.

The service will continue through Oct. 31.

The village is hiring independent contractors to provide the discounted rates and Bensenville is subsidizing half the cost.

Applicants must own the property and provide a copy of a recent property tax bill. Participants must be 65 or older and disabled or handicapped with no one else in the household who can cut the grass. They also must demonstrate a combined income of $55,000 or less to participate in the program.

For additional information or to register for the program, visit www.bensenville.il.us or call (630) 350-3435.