News Brief

Volunteer for Tax Savings with 2024 Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program

Winthrop has introduced a novel opportunity for seniors to reduce their property taxes by volunteering through the 2024 Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program. Residents aged 60 or older who have a stake in their property and are looking for tax relief are invited to apply.

Key Dates:

March 4, 2024: Applications open at the Senior Center and online.

April 5, 2024, 12 PM: Deadline for applications, to be returned to the Senior Center.

April 10, 2024, 10:30 AM: Lottery drawing at the Senior Center, 35 Harvard Street.

Participants will be chosen by a lottery system, with a mandatory orientation session for winners. Successful applicants can earn up to $750 in tax credits by contributing 53 hours of service. The program requires completion of service by October 15th and comes with a CORI release form requirement with the application.

The initiative aims to foster community engagement while providing financial relief to senior citizens. The credited amount is reportable as income for federal taxes, and participants will receive a W-2 form.

For more information and to apply, visit the Senior Center or go online to town.winthrop.ma.us/council-aging.

Hazardous Household Waste Collection This Saturday

The Town of Winthrop is dedicated to safe environmental practices and has scheduled a Hazardous Household Waste Collection Day for residents to properly dispose of hazardous materials.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024

Time: 9 am to 12 pm

Location: DPW Lot, 100 Kennedy Drive

Residents can dispose of items including motor oil, car batteries, rechargeable batteries, post-consumer mercury products, fluorescent bulbs, oil-based paints, and more. However, alkaline batteries are not accepted.

Disposal Fees:

Motor oil: $1.00/qt

Car batteries: $15.00 each

Fluorescent bulbs: .50 small/$2 long each

Oil-Based Paint/Urethane/Stains/Thinners: $4.00 per gallon

Spray Paint: $1.00 per can

Propane Tanks: $10.00 small/$25.00 large each

Fire Extinguishers: $50.00 small/$75.00 large each

Items labeled as HAZARDOUS, POISON, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION are required to be disposed of at this event. It’s important to note that no cash will be accepted; payment must be made by credit card or check.

This initiative by the Solid Waste & Recycling Department of Winthrop reflects the town’s commitment to the environment and public health. Community members are encouraged to participate and responsibly dispose of hazardous waste.

For a complete list of accepted items and additional details, please visit Winthrop’s Solid Waste & Recycling information page.