News Briefs

CAPIC FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The following information is for the Capic Fuel Assistance Program
located at 100 Everett Ave, Unit 14, Chelsea, 617-884-6130.

Massachusetts residents in Winthrop, Revere, Chelsea are eligible for fuel assistance through CAPIC:
Program operates from Nov. 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019

Final Client Application Date for Fuel Assistance: April 30, 2019.

Once ALL application paperwork is submitted by client, CAPIC will certify the application within 45 working days. Applications completed in March/April will be certified by the last week of May.

If application for benefits is denied by CAPIC, client has the right to appeal. CAPIC will review and inform client of appeal decision within 20 working days of appeal request.

Once ALL application paperwork is submitted by client, CAPIC will notify client of application denial within 45 working days. Once deemed eligible for benefits, CAPIC will notify client within eight working days.
CAPIC will inform client of incomplete application within 25 working days of application date.

January  25 Family Night at Temple Tifereth Israel of Winthrop

Led by Rabbinical Intern, Mimi Micner, Temple Tifereth Israel of Winthrop will welcome the Sabbath at a joyful family night on Friday, Jan. 25. A short service at 6 p.m. will be followed at 6:30 p.m. by vegetarian potluck (eggs and dairy ok) refreshments. Please phone or email (617-846-1390; ttiwinthrop@gmail.com) with any questions or to let us know that you are coming. We are located at 93 Veterans Road in beautiful Winthrop by the sea. 

Apply for Your 2019 Parking Permit 

Residents are reminded that red, 2018 permits expired on Monday, Dec.. 31, 2018.  Please ensure your vehicle has a valid parking permit if it is parked on the street between the hours of 1 and 5 a.m. in order to avoid a $25 fine.

Online applications for 2019 Resident Parking Permits are still being accepted. 

There is no fee for a parking permit if you apply online.  There is a fee of $10 for a visitor’s placard whether you apply online or in person.  This fee is waived for senior citizens, or residents with a valid handicapped parking placard or plate issued by the RMV.  Online permit applications are fulfilled by mail.  Please click here to determine if you are eligible for a parking permit.

In-Person applications for 2019 permits are accepted during Town Hall business hours.  There is a $5 fee for a permit if you apply in person.  This fee is waived for senior citizens, or residents with a valid handicapped parking placard or plate issued by the RMV.

Motorists must remove expired stickers prior to affixing the new 2019 sticker.