Town Manager James McKenna announced at the Town Council meeting Tuesday night that Winthrop has $1.5 million in “free cash,” which is the amount of money the town had after paying all of its expenses from the previous year. That…
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Beach Project Moving Forward: Hard to Believe, but It’s Really Happening
Joe Orfant, the director of the DCR’s Bureau of Planning and Resource Protection, updated the Town Council on the long-awaited $17 million Winthrop Beach Renourishment Project — and it’s full steam ahead for this project that will transform our beach…
The Debate is On: Voters Should Listen to Council Candidates
We understand that Mike Cabral, the outstanding executive director of Winthrop Community Access Television (WCAT), has received confirmation that Council President Peter Gill and Jeffrey Turco, former council president, have agreed to participate in a televised Town Council President debate…
Speaker Deleo Aids the Veterans: Has Been a Strong Supporter of Veterans
Speaker Robert A. DeLeo had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the Winthrop Lodge of Elks softball game with the New England Center for Homeless Veterans team Sunday at the Winthrop Little League Field. DeLeo made a…
Friday Night Lights: Come out to Cheer Our Viking Football Team
Friday evening night will mark the first home game of the season for the Winthrop High football team, which opened its 2013 campaign with an impressive victory at Saugus last week. There is no question that Miller Field will be…
Remembering 9/11: the Fight Against Extremists Still is Ongoing
If someone had said on September 10, 2001, that America would be embroiled militarily in affairs in the Middle East for the next 12 years, one would have thought that person to be crazy. Indeed, no one would have dared…
Metropolitan Beaches Commission Hearing: DeLeo Shines in Key Role
Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo once again showed his strong commitment to the Winthrop Beach Restoration project with his complete participation in an event held in Winthrop Tuesday night. The Speaker joined Sen. Anthony Petruccelli, Council President Peter Gill,…
Great News for Casa and Exec. Director Milano: Grant Will Help Prevent Substance Use
We’re pleased to recognize CASA (Citizens Against Substance Abuse) from Winthrop and its executive director, Pat Milano, on receiving a Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant in the amount of $625,000. CASA will use those funds “to involve and engage the…
Welcome New Chamber Director Betsy Shane
We wish new Executive Director of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Betsy Shane the best of luck in her position. Betsy was introduced as the new executive director at a breakfast meeting Tuesday at the Amvets Post. Anyone who has…
A Winthrop Welcome for Principal Belastock
Many Winthrop High students will meet their new principal, Eileen Belastock, for the first time when they enter the high school for their first day of classes Friday. Ms. Belastock has some very big shoes to fill, taking over the…