News Briefs

FIREWORKS WARNING

This year the town’s fireworks will be on Sunday, July 3 at dusk. Police remind people that there is no public drinking and no alcohol on the beach. There is also no open containers, no fires on the beach and no pig roasting on the beach. It is illegal to possess fireworks. Those found with them will have them confiscated.  Access to the Point Shirley area will be cut-off between 6-7 p.m. on July 3. Chief Terence Delehanty reminds people to follow the instructions of law enforcement. The chief also reminds those under the age of 21 that if you are caught with alcohol part of the punishment will be loss of your driver’s license for a year.

FIREWORKS DONATIONS NEEDED

The Winthrop Fireworks Committee is excited to continue the long tradition in Winthrop of bringing families, friends and neighbors together. The Fireworks display would not be possible without our sponsors, donors and supportive residents. One hundred percent of the expenses for the Fireworks display depend on donations. The fireworks committee appreciates your consideration of becoming a partner in making this year’s festivities a success.

If you would like to make a donation, please make checks payable to: Town of Winthrop Fireworks. Checks can be mailed to Town of Winthrop, 40 Pauline Street, Winthrop, MA 02152

SENIOR CENTER SEEKS NEW VAN

The Robert A. DeLeo/Winthrop Senior Center is selling raffle tickets to support the purchase of a new van. Tickets are 3/$5.00 or 7/$10.00 and will be sold at the Senior Center and also at French Square this weekend.

There will be one prize of $500.00 and the ticket will be drawn on July 27, 2016 at our Summer Fling Luncheon. Good luck and thanks for your support.

SAINT VINCENT de PAUL OFFERS SUPPORT TO WINTHROP RESIDENTS

St. John the Evangelist Parish has a Saint Vincent de Paul Society Chapter. The mission of the Society is to give temporary support to parishioners and other Winthrop residents who find themselves in need. Please call 617-846-7400 if you or someone you know is in need of assistance.

THE WINTHROP FERRY

The Winthrop Ferry summer schedule now includes trips to Spectacle Island! As an added bonus, ferry riders can save $50 when they purchase 20 round trip regular priced tickets for $290.00 from the Winthrop Ferry website. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.town.winthrop.ma.us/discover-winthrop/pages/town-winthrop-ferry

VETERANS SERVICES NEWS

Many have asked for US Veteran Flag Holders for deceased Veterans graves. Veteran Services expecting a small shipment in soon. The cost is $15.00 each – check payable to Roseann Mazzuchelli as she pre-purchased them. She is not able to get the lower price if ordering according to the various services, hence ordering the US Veteran one.