In March, one week prior to Governor Charlie Baker’s order that all non-essential businesses must close due to the pandemic, the staff members at Sandy Paws were expressing the importance of local businesses supporting one another. At the time, the…
Library and Senior Center Closures Cause Strife Here
With the Corona Virus pandemic threatening the health of individuals worldwide, tough decisions have had to be made at the local level. Last week, the town manager made the decision to cut 80% of library staff, including four full-time employees…
News Briefs
WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Postpones 2020 Induction John Domenico, President of the Winthrop High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, regrets to inform members of the public that the 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony scheduled for Saturday,…
Council Passes 2021 Budget
On June 16, in a marathon meeting lasting three and a half hours, the Town Council passed the Winthrop Town Budget for Fiscal Year 2021. Town Manager Austin Faison and Asst. Town Manager Anna Freedman originally presented the FY21 budget…
Summer Parks Program Begins on Monday
The Winthrop Parks and Recreation Summer Program will start this Monday, July 6. Director Sean Driscoll said the program will be held Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, and continue through Aug. 20. More than 100 youths…
Officials Share Fourth of July Safety Tips
As the Fourth of July and summer celebrations approach, Town Manager Austin Faison, Public Health Director Meredith Hurley, Police Chief Terence Delehanty and Fire Chief Paul Flanagan would like to provide residents with tips to safely celebrate this year. Town…