Educators and parents spoke out on the need for a new contract for the Winthrop Teachers Association during the public speaking portion of Monday night’s school committee meeting. The collective bargaining agreements covering teachers, nurses, secretaries, and paraprofessionals within the…
Superintendent addresses snow days
With the snowiest winter in at least half a decade hitting the region, the school department has faced decisions about when to cancel school and when to open the doors back up. “We had almost two feet of snow, and…
Letterie provides update on meeting with state officials on 3A
On Monday afternoon, Town Council President Jim Letterie joined Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Jeff Turco, Town Manager Tony Marino, and Town Attorney Jim Cipoletta in a meeting with state Housing Secretary Ed Augustus and his team, along with Margot Hurley…
Council approves subcommittee consolidation
The town council approved consolidating several of its subcommittees at last week’s meeting. The consolidation brings the number of standing subcommittees for the council down to four from seven. The finance subcommittee and the rules and ordinance subcommittee will both…
Demolition continues at new firehouse site
Town Council President Jim Letterie highlighted the current plans for the new fire station at the old middle school site at last week’s council meeting. Letterie provided a brief update on the most recent firehouse building committee meeting and the…
Obituaries 2-12-26
Fiorentina “Tina” FredaShe will be remembered for her loving heart, joyful spirit, and the countless lives she touched Fiorentina “Tina” (D’Elia) Freda of East Boston, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026. She was 77 years old. Born on March…