Adam Swift

Winthrop schools looking at increasing enrollment

While some school districts in the region are seeing decreases in school enrollment, that’s not the case in Winthrop. At…

2 days ago

New e-bike policy in effect at town parks

Signs are up in Winthrop’s Ingleside Park alerting residents to the town’s new E-bike and motorized scooter policy that prohibits…

2 days ago

Councilor Romano proposes increased notice for public meetings

Precinct 3 Councilor Joseph Romano proposed an ordinance change at last week’s Winthrop Town Council meeting that he said would…

2 days ago

Rogers selected as new Police Chief

Current Winthrop Deputy Police Chief Steve Rogers will take over the top spot in the department as of Oct. 1.…

1 week ago

Winthrop Town Council considers new tree plan

Winthrop officials are considering a plan that would help provide more trees tied to new development in town. At last…

2 weeks ago

Town Council votes to no longer set taxi fares

The Winthrop Town Council is officially out of the taxi fare rate setting business. Last week, the council voted to…

2 weeks ago

Winthrop officials discuss WCAT close captioning

The town is looking at the possibility of providing close captioning for WCAT municipal meeting coverage and programming. “We’ve had…

2 weeks ago

State grants to help with energy advocacy programs in Winthrop

Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop are set to benefit from two grant awards received by the state’s Department of Housing and…

2 weeks ago

New members welcomed to Winthrop Board of Health

There’s a new look for the Winthrop Board of Health. Two new members, along with returning board member Jeanne Maggio,…

4 weeks ago

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…

4 weeks ago