With just one week left to go before the first day of school, parents, teachers and students are stocking up on school supplies, signing up for activities, and getting comfortable with the many transitions that are involved in the start…
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New Town Manager Begins Work
Austin Faison has already been Winthrop’s new town manager for a week and he’s getting a good picture of what Winthrop has to offer and how it will move along. “Over the next couple of months what I would like…
State Primary Election Set for Tuesday, September 4
The State Primary Election will be held the day after Labor Day, Tuesday, Sept. 4. Polls will open at 7am and close at 8pm. The polling places are: Precinct 1 – Winthrop Middle/High School at 400 Main St. Precinct 2…
Police Department Receives Earmark for ALICE Training
Winthrop Police Department has received a $250,000 earmark grant for child safety and dedicated a portion of the grant to ALICE training for the School Department. ALICE, which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate, is the principal training…
Carvalho,Candidate for Suffolk County DA, Endorsed by State Rep Vincent and Speaker DeLeo
Evandro Carvalho’s campaign for Suffolk County District Attorney announced the endorsements of state Rep. RoseLee Vincent and Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo “I am honored by their endorsements and confidence in my experience as a prosecutor who can lead…
Henning Plans to Fight Opioid Epidemic on all Fronts
Candidate for Suffolk County District Attorney Greg Henning announced his plan to fight the opioid epidemic in Suffolk County by stationing accessible drug treatment providers at courthouses, expanding drug court sessions to every district court, investigating overdose cases to remove…
Crowded Field for District Attorney Race
With Suffolk County District Attorney (DA) Dan Conley announcing earlier this year that he will not seek re-election after leading the office for more than 15 years, a crowded field has emerged to replace him. Five candidates- Evandro Carvalho, Linda…
Governor’s Nominations Highlight Statewide Races
The battle for the Democratic and Republican nominations for governor highlight the slew of statewide races that Boston residents will vote on when they go to the polls for the Sept. 4 primary election. For the Democratic nomination, Bob Massie…
SunButter and Jelly Sandwiches Make the Perfect Back-to-School Snack or Lunch
Parents, students and schools have discovered the perfect menu item for snacks or lunch: SunWise peanut-free sandwiches with grape or strawberry jelly. Totally nut-free and peanut-free, each sandwich features delicious soft, white whole grain bread. Made with SunButter sunflower seed…
It’s Time to Update Your Child’s Health Information
Book bags are replacing beach totes as it quickly becomes time for students to go back to school. Organizing your child’s health information, keeping current with doctor’s appointments and planning for emergency scenarios should be part of every parent’s seasonal…