Winthrop Police Chief John Goodwin is slated to retire on October 31 of this year. In his report to the town council this week, Marino said the town has completed the Police Chief Assessment Center and interviews with four internal…
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West Nile Virus risk level raised to high in Winthrop and Revere
Northeast Mosquito recently announced that Revere and Winthrop’s risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been raised to high because of an increase in WNV in mosquito samples in the region. To prevent West Nile Virus, people should try…
Healey invests $4.2 million to grow offshore wind workforce and research
Governor Healey and the Mass Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) announced $4.2 million in funding to 20 projects that will prepare workers for offshore wind and maritime careers, and support research on fisheries, wildlife, and the marine environment. The funding is…
Jury acquits Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins of extortion charges
A federal jury acquitted Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins of extortion charges this past Wednesday, September 2, following a trial in the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston. Tompkins had been charged with two counts of extortion…
AG Campbell releases annual labor day report spotlighting actions to protect Massachusetts workers
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released the Attorney General’s Office (AGO)’s annual Labor Day Report, spotlighting the AGO’s dedicated efforts to protect the rights of Massachusetts workers and ensure access to fair pay, benefits, and safe working conditions for…
Healey issues PROTECT Act guidance for health care providers, employers, law enforcement and state agencies
Governor Maura Healey today released new guidance and resources to implement the PROTECT Act, providing state government actors, health care providers, law enforcement agencies, and employers with clear direction as additional protections for residents under the law take effect. The…
Freedom Trail hosts after dark experiences
Freedom Trail hosts after dark experiences Discover the Freedom Trail in a new light – after dark – on the official Freedom Trail Lantern Tours. Freedom Trail Foundation announces the return of the unique Lantern Tours, offering visitors and residents…
Turco triumphs Winthrop primary results in line with state totals
Incumbent U.S. Senator Ed Markey easily held off a challenge in the Democratic primary from North Shore Congressman Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s state primary. It was the most hotly contested race on the primary ballot, and in Winthrop, the numbers…
NeighborHealth and Boston Medical Center celebrate 10 years of expanding access to care in Winthrop
NeighborHealth and Boston Medical Center (BMC) celebrated ten years since the historic opening of a shared facility in Winthrop, Mass., marking a decade of collaboration to bring comprehensive healthcare services closer to home for patients in Winthrop and surrounding communities.…
New members welcomed to Winthrop Board of Health
There’s a new look for the Winthrop Board of Health. Two new members, along with returning board member Jeanne Maggio, were introduced at last week’s meeting. Maggio is joined on the new board of health lineup by Lisa Stefano and…