A good time will be had by all at the annual Family Day at Yirrell Beach, happening on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., (rain date Sunday, July 28). Marc Wallerce, owner of the Winthrop Marketplace, and Betsy Shane…
Author: Sue Ellen Woodcock
Winthrop Police Offering Summer Youth Programs
Over the years the Winthrop Police Department has mentored and trained numerous teenagers, and today more than 40 of them are employed in law enforcement. Young people can join the Explorers Post, or they can take part in two new…
Winthrop Teaming up to Beat the Heat
This past weekend challenged many who cannot take the heat. Cooling stations were set up around town for those who needed a good dose of air conditioning. Fire Chief Paul Flanagan gave the order to open the stations on Saturday…
CBD Map Headed to Council
The Planning Board has decided on a much-awaited boundary of the Center Business District (CBD) and will present the new map to the Town Council for approval or not. It will also be up to the Town Council to decide…
Ferry Remains Out of Commission
The Winthrop Ferry service remains suspended until mechanical repairs can be made to one of its engines. The town is still awaiting delivery all of the necessary parts for the repair. Tanji Cufini, who manages the ferry, said the engine,…
Board of Health Takes First Steps Towards Plastic Bag Ban
Many communities have banned single-use plastic bags, and it appears Winthrop will soon follow suit. Last week the Board of Health voted to approve a draft of regulations on banning single-use plastic bags. The next step will be a public…
License Commission Yanks Entertainment License
Monday night July 8 the License Commission considered pulling the entertainment license and other licenses for Kasbar after hearing several concerns. Kasbar, located at 59 Putnam St., has been on officials’ radar since it began offering hookah smoking several years…
Residents Fed up; Council Seeks Explanation From ZBA
For months the Center Business District has been an area of concern for residents and town leaders, and with a developer interested in placing 30 residential units on Somerset Avenue, straightening out the zoning mess is crucial. Town Council President…
DeMarco Selected For Vacant Councilor At-Large Seat
The Town Council unanimously selected Rob DeMarco to fill the seat vacated by Councilor at-Large Mike Lucerto on July 2. DeMarco was the only one to put his name in for a nomination since Lucerto resigned June 12. Lucerto stated…
Maggio, Youth Recognized by Elks
Longtime resident and head of the Winthrop Medical Reserve Corp. Jeanne Maggio and four students from the Winthrop Public Schools were recently recognized by the local and state Elks Association during Flag Day ceremonies. Maggio also received citations from Speaker…