The two candidates for Town Council President shared their vision for the future of the town on Monday night at a debate, sponsored by WCAT and the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce at the WCAT Studio on Monday night. Incumbent President…
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Recreational clamming could reopen next year
The town may be able to open its clam beds for recreational clamming next year, according to Town Manager Tony Marino. “We met with representatives from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries about opening our clam beds for recreational clamming…
Schools close to full staffing as new year begins
As of Monday, 35 new staff members had joined the Winthrop Public Schools, with several positions still to be filled as the schools opened for students this week. “Those are 35 new people coming into the district who have joined…
Police, town address scooter and motorized bike concerns
The Winthrop Police Department is looking to inform residents about rules and regulations for scooters and other personal motorized vehicles. The regulation of the vehicles has been a concern for residents, town officials, and police in recent years. At the…
Fees may rise for afterschool activities
Fees may be going up for students who take part in afterschool activities at the schools, as well as for the early morning gym program. There was discussion of the fee hikes at Monday night’s school committee meeting, but no…
School Committee Approves Objectives for Union Negotiations
Monday night, the school committee adopted a set of objectives to guide them as it enters into contract negotiations with the Winthrop Teachers’ Association. “As we enter renegotiations with the Massachusetts Teachers’ Association, the Winthrop School Committee is committed to…
Council Seeking Precinct 2 Candidates
The town council is beginning the process to appoint a successor to former Precinct 2 Councilor John Munson. Munson resigned from the council two weeks ago, citing family and business commitments. The council is taking letters of interest for those…
Council and Planning Board Get Look at Draft ADU Ordinance
Both the planning board and town council will be taking up the potential approval of a new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) ordinance in the coming months. At a joint meeting of the council and planning board last week, town attorney…
Manager Marino provides updates on Town budget, hazard plans
In his report to the town council this week, Town Manager Tony Marino provided updates on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget process as well as ongoing union negotiations. “Departmental budget reviews with the Finance Commission continue through the month of…
School department continues refining FY26 budget
The school administration continues its work on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Last month, Town Manager Tony Marino presented a $66.4 million FY26 budget to the town council, with $40.1 million of that for the schools. At Monday night’s school…