News Briefs

Author to speak AT Winthrop Library

Author Erica Ferencik will talk about her new book “The River at Night,” a high stakes drama set in the Maine wilderness, on Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Winthrop Public Library in Metcalf Square.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Winthrop Public Library. Books will be available for sale and signing.

 

Boncore Named Chair of Joint Committee on Housing

State Senate President Stan Rosenberg has named Senator Joseph A. Boncore Chairman of the Joint Committee on Housing.

“I am honored to chair this committee; it will be a great opportunity to work on the needs of both Greater Boston and the Commonwealth as a whole. With the continued rapid growth in the region housing stock, affordability and development are critical concerns for our communities,” said Boncore.

As rapid development continues in Greater Boston, the committee’s substance remains an area of top priority to the First Suffolk and Middlesex district.  It oversees all matters relating to public housing, housing production, homelessness, Chapter 40B housing, landlord-tenant matters, expiring use, and condominium laws.

Boncore’s legislative portfolio touches a wide range of policy priorities from criminal justice reform to health care and prescription drug transparency.  In addition to his chairmanship, Boncore will serve as the Senate Vice Chair on both the Joint Committee on Transportation and the Joint Committee on Transportation.  Senator Boncore was also appointed to serve on the following committees:

Financial Services

ReGlobal Warming & Climate Change

 

Tax Time Help is Here Again 

As a service to the patrons of the Winthrop Public Library there are a limited number of Massachusetts State Tax Forms and Federal Forms and will be available on the main floor of the Adult Library.

Please note that library staff is not trained in answering any tax questions.

The MA Department of Revenue offers Massachusetts taxpayers and tax professionals one-stop access to a wide array of resources. If you need assistance, please call (617) 887-6367 or tollfree in Massachusetts at 800-3926089. Hearing impaired taxpayers can access DOR’s Teletypewriter by calling 617-887-6140. On site help is also available at the JFK Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury Street, Boston from Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm  Call (844) 545-5640 to set up an appointment.

 

Friends of the Belle Isle Marsh host speaker

 

Keynote speaker David Eatough speaks about “Climate Change” at the next gathering of the Friends of the Belle Isle Marsh on Sunday, March 12, from 2-4 pm St Johns Episcopal Church Hall 222 Bowdoin St., Winthrop

 

Harpoon Shamrock Splash

On Saturday, March 4, 2017, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Revere Beach Partnership is hosting a satellite event at Revere Beach for the Harpoon Shamrock Splash in South Boston. This fundraiser will challenge its participants to a cold water plunge into the frosty waters of Revere Beach. The Revere Beach location is a great alternative to still participate in a great cause. What better way to get ready for the spring months ahead and support a great cause!

Participants should come dressed in their finest and most outrageous costume Additionally, the person who raises the most money will also win a round-trip ticket on JetBlue Airways to any non-stop destination from Logan Airport. In addition to the Jet Blue tickets, all registered participants who raise $100 or more will receive a Harpoon T-Shirt, $250 or more will receive a Harpoon Hoodie and $500 or more will receive a custom Harpoon Shamrock Splash Mug and get entered into the Elite Raffle to win a round trip ticket on JetBlue.

Last year’s Shamrock Splash raised more than $40,000 to support 30 free events and programs on the region’s public beaches, including sand sculpture competitions, beach parties, and family reading and movie nights. So come pledge, plunge enjoy great company and support our local beaches!

Simply visit http://shamrocksplash.org to register and make a pledge!