Plastic Bag Ban Proposed
On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Chair of the Winthrop Board of Health Bill Schmidt appeared before Council to propose a regulation banning single-use plastic bags in the Town of Winthrop. If passed, Winthrop would join the 122 cities and towns…
Student Highlight: Lerner Finds Reward in Volunteer Work
When 17-year-old Jillian Lerner is not busy with Drama Society, dance, and her after school and summer job at 21st Century, she spends time volunteering at The Arbors Assisted Living Center. “I found out about the volunteer opportunity through my…
Council Honors Retired Police Lt. David Lessard
At their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, Council honored the service of Winthrop Police Lt. David Lessard, who retired on July 8 after nearly 40 years with the force. Lt. Lessard appeared before Council supported by his family to receive…
Team Ritchie Continues Momentum with Bake Sale in French Square
Last Saturday, members of “Team Ritchie” gathered in red T-shirts to sell baked goods for the upcoming Jimmy Fund walk. On a mission to raise funds that will benefit patients at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and in honor of…
Recovery Month Interview with Youth Leader, Isadora Hipolito
The month of September is dedicated to recovery month. Candlelight vigils will be held across the country, remembering all of those who have lost their lives to addiction. Throughout the month, promotional materials will be passed around, in hopes of…