Last Friday evening, after a senior year that ended abruptly, the class of 2020 was finally able to receive their diplomas. On a perfect summer night, a day late due to weather and over a month late due to the…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Class of 2020 Miller Field Graduation Set for Tonight at 6 p.m.
The class of 2020 will be awarded their diplomas in a socially distant ceremony on Miller Field, tonight, July 23rd at 6:00pm. Significant restrictions will only allow for a limited amount of guests to attend, and the event is open…
Sister Jane Spreads Her Wings After 25-Years Here
After serving as the Pastoral Associate at St. John’s Catholic Church for 25 years, Sister Jane Iannaccone, a Sister of Providence, is headed to Indiana, to continue sharing her gifts and ministries at St. Mary of the Woods. Since 1995,…
Library Reopening Plan in Place, Dates to Be Determined
While business owners start to navigate their way through the “new normal†of serving customers during the various reopening phases, public institutions are faced with the same challenges. As of July 1st, union employees at the library have been furloughed…
School District Awaits Guidance from DESE
As the 2020-2021 school year approaches, faculty and staff are scrambling to solidify a plan based on guidance provided by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). “It is an overwhelming amount of information to digest and implement in…
Sandy Paws Helps Fellow Business Owners
In March, one week prior to Governor Charlie Baker’s order that all non-essential businesses must close due to the pandemic, the staff members at Sandy Paws were expressing the importance of local businesses supporting one another. At the time, the…
Library and Senior Center Closures Cause Strife Here
With the Corona Virus pandemic threatening the health of individuals worldwide, tough decisions have had to be made at the local level. Last week, the town manager made the decision to cut 80% of library staff, including four full-time employees…
Town’s Restaurant Owners Invent New Ways to Dine
Over the past few months, Winthrop residents and business owners have learned to get creative. Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Betsy Shane, has witnessed firsthand just how innovative the town’s restaurant owners have had to be to accommodate outdoor…
Teacher Highlight: Kathy Costonis Retires From Teaching After 29 Years
For Kathy Costonis, teaching third grade for 29 years has been far more than she ever imagined. This year will mark her last year working alongside her team of colleagues and in front of a classroom of third graders who…
Kate’s Corner: Local Mr. Fix-It, Always Ready to Help His Neighbors
For Mike Gervasi, fixing things comes easily. The semi-retired airplane mechanic takes pride in his role as the go-to person to fix bikes, boats, scooters and lawnmowers in his neighborhood. Having spent 33 years working for Northwest Airlines, Gervasi has…