Rep. Susan Williams Gifford, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, is looking into the possibility of holding a “CharlieCard Event” for senior citizens of the Town of Wareham.

“In order to have this event in Wareham, we need a minimum of 15 seniors to attend,” said Rep. Gifford. “Therefore, I’m asking everyone to make sure they check with their family members, friends and neighbors in regard to possible interest in getting a CharlieCard.”

CharlieCards are passes that allow users to ride the subway – the "T," as it is known in Boston.

The event, provided by the Department of Transportation, is intended to offer senior citizens throughout the Commonwealth the ability to apply for a reduced fare CharlieCard, without having to travel into Boston.

In order to prevent fraud, the MBTA only allows individuals to sign up for a reduced fare CharlieCard at their Downtown Crossing location. However, the department realizes that this may be difficult for some senior citizens, so they are looking to have state representatives, senators, and senior centers help organize a “CharlieCard Event” in order to make the reduced fare CharlieCard more accessible.

Any senior interested in such an event with a valid RMV New England issued ID, which is required to apply, is asked to contact Rep. Gifford’s office in Boston at 617-722-2100, her district office at 508-295-5999 or by email at Susan.Gifford@mahouse.gov.