Council Outlines Concerns with Ferry Service
The Winthrop Town Council has expressed its frustration with MassDOT and the MBTA over the operation of the Winthrop ferry service. Tuesday night, the council approved sending a letter to MassDOT Secretary Monica Tibbets-Nutt and MBTA Executive Director Phillip Eng…
Town Council Approves Putting $4.95 Million School Override on November Ballot
The fate of a $4.95 million Proposition 2-½ override for the schools will now be in the hands of the town’s voters in November. Tuesday night, the town council voted to put the override request on the November ballot. The…
Town Continues to Explore New Fire Station Locations
The town basketball courts on Walden Street remain in play as a potential site for a new fire station. Town Council President Jim Letterie provided an update on efforts to select a site for a new fire station and bring…
Council Calls for Special Meeting with Planning Board on 3A Recommendations
The town council will hold a special meeting with the planning board on Thursday, August 15 at 6 p.m. at the senior center. “This would give the Winthrop Planning Board the opportunity to share with us what they have so…
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Project Play Hosts Chef Berry at the Farmers Market This Sunday at 10:00, bring the kids down to Ingleside Park for a hands (+ eye, noses & mouths!) on experience as Project Play welcomes regionally renowned Chef Anthony Berry for…