The announcement this week by the office of House Speaker Robert DeLeo, in conjunction with Massport and Winthrop town officials, that Massport will be increasing its payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) by $2.5 million to establish a foundation that will benefit town projects…
Month: June 2016
Sports 06-16-2016
Winthrop’s Most Valuable Player Nina Bartlette receives full scholarship to Goldey-Beacom By Cary Shuman Nina Bartlette can lay claim to some eminent achievements in the Winthrop High School athletic program. Bartlette played a game in the TD Garden as the…
Obituaries 06-16-2016
Robert Harrison Retired Winthrop School Attendance Supervisor who believed in the power of education and the value of every student Robert M. (Bob) Harrison of Winthrop passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved and devoted wife, Alice M.…
WHA Member
Former Town Council President Peter Gill was elected to the Winthrop Housing Authority Tuesday night by a combined vote of the Town Council and the Winthrop Housing Authority. Gill replaces newly elected State Sen. Joseph Boncore who served on the…
To Support Fireworks
Fire Chief Paul Flanagan shows off the 2016 Winthrop Fireworks t-shirt used at a fundraiser for the July 3 fireworks. Shirts are $10 or XXL-XXXL for $15. Shirts can be purchased at the Winthrop Pro Shop, 72 Jefferson St. or…
Perfect at Graduation
Jake M. LaFratta and John Mei were commended for perfect attendance throughout their high school years.
Miller Field Override Heads to Ballot, June 21
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The town voters have just over a week before they consider a $9.8 million debt-exclusion override vote for Miller Field/Lewis Lake on Tuesday, June 21. Across the street from the new middle/high school the Miller Field…
State Police Investigate Incidents Occurring at Belle Isle Marsh
Troopers from the State Police Revere Barracks and the State Police Detective Unit for Suffolk County are investigating an assault that occurred Wednesday, June 1 at the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation on the Revere-East Boston line, as well as an…
Conexions Program Celebrates 20 Years
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Twenty years ago, Kim Hanton and Judy LeMoine among others in the mental health industry noticed a gap in services available to those seeking help with recovery from drug or alcohol abuse. Now, 20 years later…
Council Approves Balanced FY17 Budget
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Town Council, on the advice of the town’s finance committee, has unanimously approved the Town Manager’s budget for Fiscal Year 2017, which begins July 1. Town Council approved a final figure of $46,669,447 for the…