In response to Governor Baker’s announcement that Massachusetts schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year, the Department of Education (DOE) provided the district with updated guidelines for remote learning. In only six weeks, the district has…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Winthrop Parents Network Serves Families During Quarantine
The Winthrop Parents Network (WPN) is doing their part to educate and provide resources for local families during these uncertain times. The network has been keeping tabs on family entertainment and they’ve made it their mission to ensure that parents…
School District Adapts to Expanded Closure
In response to Governor Baker’s announcement that schools will remain closed for the balance of the school year, the district will rely on remote learning plans that will be adjusted over the next few weeks. “We are working diligently to…
Memories of a Life Lived on the Sea
Steve Honan passed away suddenly on March 31, 2020, leaving behind many memories that will be relived for years to come. The lifelong resident of Winthrop left his mark on the town much in the same way he lived his…
CASA to Receive Grant for Job Skills Initiative
CASA (Community Action for Safe Alternatives) is on the receiving end of a $32,500 grant dedicated to a job skills initiative they have called Youthworks. These assets will come from the ‘Shannon Grant,’ which funds anti-gang and youth violence prevention…
School Committee Takes Proactive Measures on Remote Learning
The school district has been working diligently behind the scenes to add support to the current remote learning plan. “We are flying the plane as we are building it,†said Superintendent Lisa Howard. “With extension of the closure, we believe…
Kate’s Corner: Kindergarten Teacher Gets Creative with Communicating
Being a kindergarten teacher is a dream come true for Mary Gail Clucas, and recently, for the first time in her 20 year career, she had to get extra clever with communicating with her students. Inspired by her grandchildren, Clucas…
Kate’s Corner: World War II Dog Tags Find Their Way Home
When Patrick Donovan came across a pair of old military dog tags, he set out on a mission to return them to their owner. According to Donovan, in 1995, the dog tags had been given to him by a friend…
Winthrop Resident Uses Talent to Support Healthcare Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of millions of Americans. For resident Krystina Monahan, the shift hasn’t been easy, however; she is using the talent and resources that she has to help healthcare employees who are faced with dwindling…
Town Alerted to First Positive Covid-19 Case
One confirmed case and no presumptive cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Winthrop as of Tuesday night. According to Town Nurse, Meredith Hurley, more testing over the coming days and weeks could see a rise in positive cases. “This…