Adding dog licensing to your list of New Year’s resolutions is a good idea, and the Town of Winthrop has made it easier than ever before. On a mission to save time for dog owners, all licenses can be purchased…
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MVES Seeks Healthy Aging Group Leaders Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is seeking Healthy Aging Program Group leader volunteers to help advance the mission of its Healthy Aging Program by assisting people with chronic medical conditions to manage their medical…
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…
MVES Susan Becker Wins Outstanding Leader Award
Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) Healthy Aging Program Group leader Susan Becker of Winchester recently won the Outstanding Leader Award. The Outstanding Leader Award recognizes the dedication and passion of the leaders who positively impact the lives of thousands of…
DeLeo Reminds Residents That the Mass. Health Connector Open Enrollment Continues Through Jan. 23
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop) reminds constituents that Open Enrollment for health insurance coverage through the Massachusetts Health Connector runs through Jan. 23, providing residents additional time to find affordable coverage that delivers a wide range of benefits and…
MCU Continues its Growth and Expansion
Robert Cashman, President and CEO of Metro Credit Union (MCU), announces that Metro’s fiscal year 2019 exceeded expectations and plans for 2020 are on track – further establishing the financial institution’s position as the largest state-chartered credit union in Massachusetts. …
Teacher Highlight: Dave Palen Builds Strong Relationships
Special Education high school teacher Dave Palen believes that trust is essential in the classroom, and as a longtime Winthrop resident, he finds benefits in knowing the relatives of his students. “I love that I am still connected to my…
MassDOT Announces New Online Resources and Additional Public Meetings for Statewide Exit Renumbering Project
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is rolling out new online resources on the project website for the Statewide Exit Renumbering Project, including an informational video on the project and an online meeting. Visit NewMassExits.com to access these new online tools, learn…
Eversource Challenges Students to Showcase Their Energy Smarts
Eversource invites Massachusetts students to demonstrate their energy efficiency knowledge by entering its seventh annual Eversource Challenge. The competition promotes energy conservation, energy efficiency and sustainability and is open to kindergarten to high school students in Eversource’s Massachusetts electric service…
Boncore Commits to Bettering Town as Head of New Council
“We have a lot of work ahead of us and we will do our best to address the town issues in a united front, let’s have 2020 be a year of kindness,” said Town Council President, Phil Boncore, as he…