By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Town Council has approved a transfer of funds to solicit the services of a recruitment center for the selection of a permanent town manager. The council voted to appropriate $24,500 from the Town Council reserve…
Month: September 2017
Miller Field Looks to be Ready for Thanksgiving Game
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Since the start of construction at Miller Field, the goal is to have it completed in time for the Thanksgiving Day game against Revere in 2017. The project remains on track and September will be the…
Goldfarb Joins CLEAR Staff
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Fighting the opioid crisis has been something Winthrop has embraced with its police officers and recovery coaches reaching out to those in need. Now, they have a new tool to add to the battle in the…
News Briefs
A Taste of Winthrop Sept. 13 Taste of Winthrop is coming up on Sept. 13, 2017. Join us from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at the Winthrop Yacht Club, 649 Shirley St., for delicious bites from some of our local restaurants. Currently, some…
Engineered to Serve:Winthrop’s Kristin Bartone Receives Chancellor’s Medal for Community Service
By Cary Shuman Kristin Bartone said she was inspired to study engineering after participating in a popsicle stick bridge competition while a student at the Winthrop Middle School. “I think we did this project in sixth grade in a wood…
New Special Education Teacher on a Mission to Help Others
By Kate Anslinger New Jersey native Jarae Farrell brings a lot of drive and positivity to the district as a special education teacher. The sports-minded educator shares her thoughts on leadership, learning, and how she realized she wanted to help…
MassDot Officials Listen to Frustrations Over Toll Plaza Project
By John Lynds MassDOT is once again planning on reconfiguring the Sumner Tunnel Toll plaza after months of daily gridlock and complaints from residents and elected officials. At last Wednesday’s meeting at East Boston High School, one thing became abundantly…
Business Owners Dislike Proposed Center Changes
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Winthrop business owners and residents have submitted a petition to the Town Council regarding to potential closing of Hagman Road in the town center. Petitioners are asking for Hagman Road not to be closed because it…
Police Blotter 09-07-2017
Monday, Aug. 28 Motor vehicle stop on Washington Avenue. Citation issued for failure to stop. Report of a black pickup truck with a ticket on it, on Pearl Avenue, making it hard to park. Vehicle has been put on the…
Letters to the Editor
With Change, Public Discourse & Communication Are Key Dear Editor: I’d like to commend the Town of Winthrop (including the Town Council, Town Manager’s office and department heads) for having the courage to pursue new and innovative ideas for sparking…