Winthrop residents have been long awaiting the results of a Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) study of the environmental impacts of Logan Airports on the health of residents. The study was to be released last spring but as the…
Author: John Lynds
The Right Fit: Judge John McDonald, Jr. Sworn in as Chief Justice for Eastie Court
When looking for his replacement as First Chief Justice of the East Boston Municipal Court, Chief Justice Robert Ronquillo said he wanted someone with care and compassion that would take the court here to the next level. Ronquillo said he…
SBAC to See New Facade Materials
At the last Winthrop School Building Assistance Committee’s (SBAC) construction subcommittee meeting the committee announced that HMFH Architects will present the latest façade materials and ideas to the next subcommittee meeting on May 1 and then to the SBAC on…
Dunbar Reinstated to Positions
After meeting with school officials and with the town manager the Attorney for Winthrop High School hockey coach and rink manager Dale Dunbar announced his client will be reinstated as both hockey coach and as manager of the Larsen Rink…
Gilbane Inc. Chosen Construction Manager for New School Project
The School Building Assistance Committee (SBAC) announced that it has officially chosen Gilbane Inc. as the construction manager for the new middle/high school project. “The School Building Assistance Committee is pleased to have Gilbane join our team as Construction Manager…
School Comm. Cuts Requested Budget
The Winthrop School Committee (WSC) approved a budget slightly less than what was proposed by the School Department (WSD). At the last WSC meeting, members voted to approve a $17,735,037. WPS had asked for a budget of $18,573,789, which would…
WHS Hockey: Coach Dunbar and Assistant Coaches Cleared
Winthrop High School Hockey coach and town rink manager Dale Dunbar and two assistant coaches have been cleared of any wrongdoing stemming from a drinking incident at the town rink following the hockey teams playoff loss in February. In a…
Holden Concerned about Modular Classroom Plan
As the Winthrop Public School Department (WPS) and School Building Assistance Committee (SBAC) prepares to reconfigure schools next year to begin the construction of a new Middle/High School facility, the School Department has yet to secure four modular classrooms for…
Macero Set to Present Recommended Budget
On Monday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cummings School Superintendent of Schools, John Macero, and the Winthrop Public School Department (WPS) will present their recommended budget for the 2014-2015 school year. Macero said the WPS will ask for…
Dr. Snider Retires from EBNHC
Dr. Joel Snider, an internal medicine physician, who has served with East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and cared for patients in Winthrop for over 35 years has retired. “I finally retired after 36 enjoyable years at EBNHC to pursue many…