Adam Swift

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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.…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

Massport meets with Winthrop town council

Massport officials provided an update on runway work at Logan Airport that will take place later this month and through…

2 months ago

Council honors Bernard Costigan, Dave Hubbard

The town council held a moment of silence at the beginning of its regular meeting last week to honor two…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago