There’s a new look for the Winthrop Board of Health. Two new members, along with returning board member Jeanne Maggio, were introduced at last week’s meeting. Maggio is joined on the new board of health lineup by Lisa Stefano and…
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Turco triumphs Winthrop primary results in line with state totals
Incumbent U.S. Senator Ed Markey easily held off a challenge in the Democratic primary from North Shore Congressman Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s state primary. It was the most hotly contested race on the primary ballot, and in Winthrop, the numbers…
Winthrop council begins strategic planning process
At a special meeting last week, the Winthrop Town Council began discussions on shaping a townwide strategic plan that will highlight goals and projects for the next five to 10 years. During the initial conversations about the strategic plan, councillors…
Several contested races on primary ballot Tuesday
Polls will be open in Winthrop for the state primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are several contested elections on the Democratic and Republican ballots, with the Democratic senate primary between incumbent Ed…
Council looks to give up setting taxi rates
The Winthrop Town Council is taking the next step to getting out of the taxi business. For decades, the council has set the rates for taxi businesses in town, which essentially comes down to one company, Winthrop Taxi. Earlier this…
Tree warden warns of canopy cover loss in Winthrop
At last week’s Winthrop Town Council meeting, tree warden Tom Derderian advocated for funding to increase the town’s tree canopy. Derderian pointed to several factors leading to the loss of trees in Winthrop during the public speaking portion of the…
Subcommittee continues exploration of council public comment answer period
The Winthrop Town Council will continue to look at a more formal ordinance allowing councilors to answer questions from residents during the public comment portion of its meetings. An official public comments answer period for the council is still being…
Bids received to remove unsafe pier structure
Winthrop has received bids to take down an unsafe wooden pier structure on Grandview Avenue. “The low bidder came in at $15,900 to remove the structure,” Town Manager Tony Marino stated in his report to the town council this week.…
Winthrop schools to consider expanding space for FKO program
The Winthrop School Committee is going to take a closer look at seeing if there is additional space in the public schools to house the For Kids Only (FKO) afterschool program. While the FKO program is not a public schools…
Town council approves taxi fare hike
The town council approved a $2 increase for in-town rides for Winthrop Taxi, the only taxi company within the town’s borders. Winthrop Taxi owner Shawn Cluen said the increase from $8 to $10 for in-town rides is necessary for the…