WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Postpones 2020 Induction John Domenico, President of the Winthrop High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, regrets to inform members of the public that the 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony scheduled for Saturday,…
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Summer Parks Program Begins on Monday
The Winthrop Parks and Recreation Summer Program will start this Monday, July 6. Director Sean Driscoll said the program will be held Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, and continue through Aug. 20. More than 100 youths…
Officials Share Fourth of July Safety Tips
As the Fourth of July and summer celebrations approach, Town Manager Austin Faison, Public Health Director Meredith Hurley, Police Chief Terence Delehanty and Fire Chief Paul Flanagan would like to provide residents with tips to safely celebrate this year. Town…
Even During Times of Crisis, Roca Continues to Prove That Change Is Possible
Nobody wants to be defined by their challenges but Covid-19 has highlighted a crisis among a population that, in the best of times, was struggling to thrive. Roca believes in the most vulnerable young adults in the Commonwealth. They are…
Waste, Recycling Contract Expires, Prompting Negotiations
By Maxim Tamarov The future of trash and recycling collection in the Town of Winthrop is in flux. On Tuesday, the town’s contract with Capitol Waste & Recycling, LLC expired, leaving officials scrambling to extend the relationship for a year…
Town Officials Update COVID Cases
Town of Winthrop officials provided latest update on Coronavirus situation as of June 30. There were 243 total cases confirmed; 24 deceased, 213 recovered and 6 in isolation The town of Winthrop has received notification from the Massachusetts Department of…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
University of New Hampshire’s Dean’s List The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for the spring 2020 semester. Gianna Guarino of Winthrop for earning Honors. Guarino is majoring in Sociology. Alyssa…
Mass. RMV New Online Feature: Vehicles May Be Registered Without a Visit to the RMV
The Massachusetts Registry of Motors Vehicles (RMV) is announcing that in partnership with Boston Software Corporation, a new online service is now available which enables independent insurance agents to renew and reinstate passenger and commercial vehicle registrations on behalf of…
WGBH Partners With Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care to Launch Family Activity Initiative
With schools, preschool centers, and family childcare programs across the state closed in response to COVID-19, public media outlet WGBH in Boston is partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care to launch the Family Activity Initiative, a series of weekly…
Police Blotter 07-02-2020
Monday, June 15 0847: A resident came into the station to report that his motor vehicle (MV) had been broken into overnight and that several items had been taken. The officer will file a report. 0942: An officer stopped a…