Letter to the Editor

Thank You, Winthrop

Dear Editor:

We would like to thank the community for supporting “Winthrop’s First Annual Great Pumpkin Drop” on November 6th.  It was a great success for all of us, especially the children.  In addition to the kids rolling down used pumpkins into the compost, the kids enjoyed making arts and crafts projects from natural resources. There was also hot chocolate, tea and cider with snacks for all to enjoy.

Presently, Mothers Out Front, is focusing on “A Livable Future” by ensuring and working towards clean air, clean heat and healthy soil.

Our focus is to encourage members of our community to limit their use of fossil fuels that are causing greenhouse gases that destroy our environment.  In addition, we are asking that we transition our homes to healthy, safe energy sources. Finally, we must restore the health of our soil and the plants growing in it. These actions will hasten the drawdown of carbon, provide better nourishment for our families and strengthen our communities.

If you are interested in learning and working with our organization, please contact us at: info.ma.winthropmothersoutfront.org. Also, if you have any ideas about reducing Winthrop’s solid waste, please contact the Winthrop Zero Waste Committee.

We would like to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors: Woodside Ace Hardware, Friends of Belle Isle Marsh, Clean Water Action, For Kids Only After School Program, Winthrop Zero Waste Committee (town.winthrop.ma.us).

Also, Wendy Milar-Page, Solid Waste & Recycling Manager, who was instrumental in making the “Great Pumpkin Drop” happen.

Saving our planet helps to save our children’s future

Thank you,

Winthrop Mothers Out Front