The month of March certainly came in like a lion and let’s hope it goes out like a lamb. Eastern coast communities, including Winthrop, were battered with a nor’easter that blew in on Friday and stayed much of the weekend.…
Month: March 2018
Request for Funding Put in for Cummings Playground
Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard has put in a request of $200,000 for a new playground at the A.T. Cummings School (ATC). The playground was inspected in March 2016 during an inspection of all the parks in town. During a…
Councilors Hear About Town Ferry Service
The town’s ferry service is something that draws mixed reaction when discussed so at Tuesday’s council meeting a presentation was given about the town ferry service and discussion ensued. Going back in history the town sought to construct the pier,…
News Briefs
Friends of Belle Isle Marsh meet March 11 The Friends of Belle Isle Marsh would like to announce our annual meeting, which is free and open to the public, on Sunday, March 11, from 2-4pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church…
School Committee Discusses 2019 Budget
The School Committee is in the midst of discussing the budget for the 2019 school year and Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard has been collaborating with principals regarding the needs of the district. “The first step in our budget process…
St Mary’s Names Sean Driscoll Football Coach
St. Mary’s has named former Winthrop High coach Sean Driscoll its head football coach, replacing Matt Durgin, who resigned at the end of January after 10 years in the position. Driscoll has been coaching football for 25 years, including the…
Second Grade Teacher Hopes to Impact Students
Taylor Murphy is fairly new to the Winthrop School District, but she has spent a lifetime knowing that she’s wanted to be a teacher. Murphy was born and raised in Peabody and still resides there today. In 2016, after graduating…
Winthrop Will Not Receive Federal Aid for January Storm
Town Manager Terence Delehanty reports that Winthrop will not receive federal aid following Winter Storm Grayson due to insufficient damage estimates statewide. Massachusetts failed to meet disaster declaration level. The town received word last week that Massachusetts will not be…
Inc.Ubate Coworking Opens its Doors
Last Thursday, Winthrop’s newest business, Inc.Ubate, opened its doors and founder, Michael Lucerto, invited residents and prospective members to celebrate along with him at the grand opening. As Winthrop’s first co-working space, Inc.Ubate has the capacity to house 35 remote…
Police Blotter 03-08-2018
Monday, Feb. 26 Report of loose Yorkie with no clear on Woodside Avenue. 93 reports the owner of the dog retrieved the dog. Owner of store on Revere Street stated a male party stole some beverages. Party would like an…