Lt. Frank Scarpa receives citation from Town Council President Robert Driscoll, Jr.
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Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Presented to Town Council
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Town Manager James McKenna presented the FY18 town budget of $59.45 million to the Town Council at the annual Spring Forum on Tuesday night, a 4.8 percent increase over the FY17 budget of $56.71 million. The…
Demolition Begins at Miller Field
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Crews began last week demolishing the old Miller Field and this week onlookers could see the field house come down and a section of the home-side bleachers. James Letterie, co-chair of the Miller Field Committee along…
Election Season Begins Races Are off to a Slow Start
By Sue Ellen Woodcock There was no crowd of people jamming into the Town Clerk’s office on Monday, but it was the day that marked the beginning of when candidates for local office can take out nomination papers. At press…
News Briefs
WINTHROP FERRY IN WATER The Winthrop Ferry “Valkyrie” has began it’s season. At this time, the ferry will be arriving at the Seaport District and Moakley Court House. The town is still working out the logistics in Quincy, East Boston…
Local Students Work with Governor
Governor Charlie Baker takes a selfie with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, District Attorney Dan Conley, Winthrop Police Chief Terrence Delehanty, members of the DA’s Youth Advisory Council, local students, including Julia Tracy, representing Winthrop, and other partners at Boston Latin…
DCR Puts Full-Time Worker to Watch Belle Isle Marsh
By Sue Ellen Woodcock To those who frequent the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation Sean Riley is just the person needed to make sure the marsh thrives and that it remains the great resource that it is. Riley, a DCR Forest…
Lt Scarpa Retires from Winthrop Police
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Lt. Frank Scarpa wishes he could serve a few more years with the Winthrop Police Department but state law mandates that he retire at the age of 65. Scarpa retires officially after Sunday from the Winthrop…
Meet the Energy Guy:Frank Nitti Thinks About Local Alternatives for Winthrop Residents
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Thinking about all aspects of energy, from wind to solar and hydro power is Frank Nitti’s job for the town of Winthrop and the city of Chelsea. Nitti’s position in both communities comes from the 2012…
Community Input Sought on Search for Superintendent
By Kate Anslinger The School Committee is focused on searching for the best possible candidate for the one- year interim position that is expected to start on July 1, 2017. Over the next few weeks, the committee will be reviewing…