Month: February 2020
February Vacation Dance
Committee Reviews NEASC
A recent report by the NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) highlights several of Winthrop High School’s strengths and the steps the administration is taking to maintain its accreditation. The voluntary accreditation process is completed every ten years.…
Officials Respond to Opioid Epidemic
Across the United States, deaths related to the opioid epidemic have reached new heights. In the year 2019, an estimated 69,029 people died as a result of drug overdose. While this is a 2.9-percent drop from previous years, the number,…
Council Votes to Borrow Funds for Upgrades
At its meeting on Tuesday, February 10, the Winthrop Town Council voted to borrow $1.6 million to replace water and sewer lines. Voting -Council voted to borrow $690,000 in the form of a zero-interest loan to replace lead water service…
Kate’s Corner: The Mystery Behind Pleasant Street’s Cartoon Characters
There are a lot of staples that make Winthrop a memorable town. From the patriotic colors of the water tower to the city views at Coughlin Park, it’s hard to deny the charm of the beachside community. That charm is…
News Brief
Spring Forum The Town of Winthrop 2020 Spring Forum will be held on March 24, at 7 p.m. (Immediately following the Town Council meeting at 6 p.m.) at the Winthrop High School Auditorium The agenda includes the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget…
Winthrop Resident Named a ‘logan Star’ For Restoring Critical Communication Lines
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) awarded Michael R. DiMento, of Winthrop, with the Authority’s “Logan Stars†award. The award honors non-Massport employees at Boston Logan International Airport who exemplify the highest level of customer service and/or perform acts of heroism.…
School District Announces Budget Freeze
As the Winthrop Teacher Association negotiations come to a close, the district is looking ahead to six more unioms that are due to be negotiated, however; Superintendent Lisa Howard announced that there will be a temporary freeze on the budget.…
Programs at the Winthrop Public Library in March
The regular hours for the Winthrop Library are as follows: Monday 10-6 | Tuesday 11-8 | Wednesday 10-8 Thursday 11-8 | Friday 10-5 | Saturday 10-5 The following programs are offered at the Winthrop Library in March: Adult Tuesday, March 3,…