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Residents urge Newton to consider senior trash-discount policy used by Halsted
Summary
Residents asked the Newton City Commission to study creating a senior trash-discount program similar to one in Halsted that offers a 15% reduction for qualifying seniors; speakers provided participation numbers from Halsted and local age demographics and asked the commission to review the idea in budget work sessions.
Two residents urged the Newton City Commission to consider a senior discount for municipal trash service modeled on a program used in Halsted.
Mike Fellows, a precinct committeeman from the Fourth Ward's First Precinct, said he researched Halsted's program and distributed handouts to the commission. "You can do it online. It takes all 3 or 4 minutes, and they verify that that person is actually 65 years and older," Fellows said about Halsted's enrollment process. He said Halsted's discount is 15%, citing that the town reduces a $19 monthly charge to $16 for…
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