March was Problem Gambling Awareness Month. At least it was supposed to be. The month-long campaign understandably took a back burner to a more pressing public health issue—the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, the two are not unrelated. Recovery advocates believe…
Author: Laura Plummer
Town Council Meeting Dominated by COVID-19 Updates
On Tuesday, March 24, Town Council met remotely for its regularly scheduled meeting, where the agenda was dominated by updates about the COVID-19 outbreak. -Moment of Silence The meeting began on a somber note, as Council President Phil Boncore called…
Council Looks Beyond Pandemic
While the virtual Town Council meeting on Tuesday, March 24, was understandably dominated by concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus, members were also able to address normal business items impacting the community. -The Central Business District (CBD) Redesign A resident from…
Town Council Pulls off First-Ever Remote Meeting on Tuesday Night
On Tuesday, March 24, the Town Council was united virtually in the studio of the Winthrop Community Access Television (WCAT) for the first ever remote meeting in the body’s history. Local governments around the Commonwealth have turned to virtual meetings…
Council Meeting Reviews Covid-19 Preparedness
When the Winthrop Town Council last met on March 10, it broached many subjects affecting residents, including the town’s readiness to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. -Emergency Plan Meredith Hurley of the Emergency Planning Committee spoke about the town’s preparations…
Council Votes to Borrow Funds for Upgrades
At its meeting on Tuesday, February 10, the Winthrop Town Council voted to borrow $1.6 million to replace water and sewer lines. Voting -Council voted to borrow $690,000 in the form of a zero-interest loan to replace lead water service…
Town Council Meeting Highlights Regionalization, Teachers Contract Agreement
The Town Council met on February 4, when it heard updates from the School Committee and the Town Manager. -Town Manager’s Report Town Manager Austin Faison attended the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s Annual Meeting & Trade Show where he spoke on…
Faison Updates Public, Council on City’s Financials
At the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, Town Manager Austin Faison shared on three topics that were raised at the last Council meeting on Jan. 7 by Finance Committee Member Karin Chavis. -Ferry financials Faison shared a spreadsheet…
Faison Updates Councilors, Public at First Council Meeting
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Winthrop’s new Town Council took its seats in front of a packed audience. As usual, Town Manager Austin Faison gave his updates on issues affecting the community. Risk Management Task Force The town is establishing a…
Town Manager Updates Include ZenCity and SeeClickFix
At the final Town Council meeting of 2019, Town Manager Austin Faison shared a number of updates with the community. ZenCity ZenCity is a company that collects public data from a town’s social media platforms, news channels and 311 calls…