Virtual Program: Mighty Storms of New England

WBZ Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher will discuss his new book, Mighty Storms of New England: The Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Blizzards, and Floods that Shaped the Region, on Thursday, March 10 at 7PM via Zoom.

The New England landscape has long been battered by some of the most intense weather in US history. Discover the legendary storms that have devastated New England, including: the Great New England Hurricane of 1938 that killed 564 people; the Worcester Tornado of 1953; the Snow Hurricane of 1804 that demolished orchards and killed dozens of sailors off the coast; and the Blizzard of 1978 that brought Boston to a standstill for weeks.

Eric Fisher is Chief Meteorologist for CBS Boston’s WBZ-TV News and anchors weather segments weeknights at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m., as well as WBZ-TV News at 10 p.m. on TV38 (WSBK-TV). He is also a contributor for CBS News, often found reporting on breaking severe weather across the country.

Register directly on Zoom HEREThis virtual program is a collaboration between the libraries in Georgetown and Tewksbury.

Virtual Financial Workshop Series for 17-30 Year Olds

Presented in collaboration with 27 additional libraries in Massachusetts and New Hampshire are four upcoming virtual financial workshop series via Zoom on Wednesdays in March and April from 7-8pm. Below are the dates and workshop subjects as well as how to sign up. You can find more information about each individual workshop on our event calendar.

Wednesday, March 2 at 7PM: Tips & Tricks for Managing Your Credit. Register HERE

Wednesday, March 16 at 7PM: Managing Your Money to Build Your Best Life. Register HERE

Wednesday, April 6 at 7PM: Decisions, Decisions! Register HERE

Wednesday, April 20 at 7PM: Protecting Your Assets. Register HERE

The Babson Financial Literacy Project (BFLP) is a not-for-profit program designed to help young adults (17 to 30 year-olds) acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for long-term financial prosperity and independence. Learn more about the BFLP HERE.

2021 State, Federal Tax Forms

The Georgetown Peabody Library has copies of the 2021 MA Tax Booklet (Form 1) available at the Circulation Desk. Please note, we do not receive federal income tax forms.

On January 10, the IRS announced that the 2022 tax filing season would begin on January 24. Most IRS tax forms, instructions and publications will be available electronically on IRS.gov.

The filing deadline to submit 2021 tax returns is Tuesday, April 19 for Massachusetts taxpayers due to the Patriots’ Day holiday.

You can get most forms online. Printable forms are available at the following links:

IRS Forms and Publications

MA tax forms or MassTaxConnect

You can save paper by filing your state and federal returns online. The IRS and MA Department of Revenue both offer secure portal options at:

IRS e-file options

MA Personal Income Tax Filing Options

Library staff are not able to provide tax advice or assistance, but free help is available (by appointment) at the Georgetown Senior Center from February through April. Preference is given to seniors and other moderate-income individuals.