For Mike Upton, one of the best things about fatherhood is making great memories and witnessing lots of laughs. The father of five has no shortage of laughter and meaningful moments under his roof and this Father’s Day he will…
Month: June 2019
Fathers Day is Sunday
MWRA Meeting Draws Small Crowd
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority held its spring Deer Island visitor’s center community forum last Thursday night at there were a few impassioned opinions about speed, the clientele the island attracts and security. A small group that gathered was pleased…
Hah Bah Day Set for June 18
Due to torrential rains, The Town of Winthrop will hold the Second Annual Hah Bah Day a celebration of Winthrop on Tuesday, June 18. One change is the festivities for the boat launch ribbon cutting. The festivities will now begin…
News Briefs
Winthrop Safe Boating Day , Tuesday June 18 The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary invites the Winthrop boating community to visit our Recreational Boating Safety Booth Tuesday June 18 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the new boat ramp, demonstrating life jacket…
Residents, Teachers Express Concerns Over Budget at School Comm. Meeting
Teachers, parents, and staff members made an appearance at last Monday night’s school committee meeting to voice concerns over the budget issues that the district has faced for several years. Signs expressing the frustration surrounding the lack of teacher compensation,…
Council Approves Transfer of Funds for Arbitration Award
The Town Council has approved the transfer of $530,000 from the town’s general stabilization fund to the police personnel to settle an arbitration case of a Winthrop police officer. The council approved the $530,000 to cover back wages, overtime and…
Mystic Valley Elder Services Awarded $100,000 Grant
Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) was recently awarded a $100,000 sustaining grant over a 4-year period through Cummings’s Foundation “$100k for 100†program. The grant was awarded to MVES in support of its Elder Independence Fund, a 21-year program that…
RPM Pay it Forward Race Brings the Community Together
Last Sunday, the parking lot of RPM Fitness, was packed with participants for the annual Pay it Forward road race. From first-time runners to competitive athletes, the participants all came to run for the same reason…to raise money for families…
Third Annual Freedom Fighters 5K on June 21
The third annual Freedom Fighters 5K will take place on Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m., kicking off at Miller Field. The race, which was initially started to thank Richard Honan for the ongoing care packages that he sends to…