Beach and transfer station stickers for sale in Sharon

Sharon Beach and transfer station stickers are now available. Forms for those who need to get their stickers by mail are available at the Town Hall by the back door entrance, or they can be downloaded and printed by going to sharonct.org.

Renters are reminded that proof of residency is required. Acceptable proofs of residency include a lease, a note from the landlord, or a utility bill in the renter’s name with the address. A stamped self-addressed envelope is also required.

Beach sticker prices are as follows: Regular stickers are $30, with each additional sticker in the same household costing $15. Seniors aged 65 and older can purchase stickers for $10. Non-residents can purchase stickers for $150 each. Caregivers, provided the family already has one sticker, can get them for $15. Stickers for Airbnb properties are $50 and must be obtained by the property owner.

Boating, kayaking, and paddleboard stickers are $20 each. A waiver form must be completed and filed with the Selectmen’s Office for each individual who will be using the vessel before the stickers can be purchased.

The prices for 2024/2025 transfer station stickers are $150 for residential, $60 for each additional sticker on the same property, and $250 for stickers not affixed to one car, such as for rental properties or rental cars.

The Selectmen’s Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Payment can be made by check or cash only.

If submitted by mail, your receipt and sticker will be returned to you by mail. For more information, contact Tina Pitcher at 860-364-5789 or tina_p@sharon-ct.org.

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