Winthrop Boy Scouts Prepared For Life! Building future leaders with today’s youth. The Winthrop Boy Scouts Troop 75 helped replant a coral reef in the Florida Keys. In addition to marine research, the Troop helped tag sharks, attended a movie…
Month: July 2017
Winthrop gets $2.38M in MassWorks Grant
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It was more than appropriate to stand in French Square Friday at high noon for the announcement of a $2.38 million MassWorks grant for the town’s center business-district infrastructure work. Joining Gov. Charlie Baker in making…
Vecchia Announces Candidacy for Town Council President
By Cary Shuman Ron Vecchia, who has been involved in town government for various capacities for 45 years, has announced that he will be a candidate for the position of president of the Winthrop Town Council in the November election.…
The Food Flirts Saunter onto the Primetime Scene:The Brass Sisters Make Their Way Through Culinary Bucket List, on Friday at 10 and 10:30pm
Cookbook authors and culinarians Marilynn and Sheila Brass — the Brass Sisters, a.k.a. “The Food Flirts†(Instagram: @thefoodflirts) — are two passionate food explorers of a certain age, on a mission to tackle their culinary bucket list one bite at…
Community Members Speak Out about the Future of the Dog Park, Belle Isle Marsh Site Looks Favorable
By Kate Anslinger There was no shortage of comments shared at Tuesday night’s dog park meeting, as community members came out to hear about the proposed Belle Isle Marsh Reservation location. It was also a chance for residents to express…
Legislature Passes Balanced Budget for New Fiscal Year:Focuses on Supporting Vulnerable Residents and Fostering Sustainable Economic Growth
The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed a $40.2 billion FY18 budget which represents a commitment to fiscal responsibility. The spending bill protects vulnerable residents through investments in early education and care (EEC), substance addiction initiatives, homelessness programs, and funding to help…
Senator Joseph Boncore Joins Italian Caucus
By John Lynds WInthrop State Senator Joseph Boncore has joined the state legislature’s new Italian Caucus. The new caucus Boncore is now a part of will be chaired by Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) on the Senate side, Rep. Paul Donato…
Police Blotter 07-27-2017
Monday, July 17 Caller reported that a male party was driving over the speed limit in Winthrop Housing. She stated he almost hit her car last month, and then this past Saturday, he almost hit her personally. She does not…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, My name is Stephen C. Hines, and I serve as the Secretary on the Transportation Advisory Committee for the Town of Winthrop. Under the leadership of our chairperson, Julia Prange Wallerce, I can honestly say that I feel…
Jay Ash is a True Superstar of the Baker Administration
Among those who spoke at Friday’s check presentation ceremony was Jay Ash, the administration’s Secretary of Housing and Economic Development, and it was plain to see why Jay was the first Cabinet appointee named by Charlie Baker shortly after his election…