Month: July 2017

Legislature Passes Balanced Budget for New Fiscal Year:Focuses on Supporting Vulnerable Residents and Fostering Sustainable Economic Growth

The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed a $40.2 billion FY18 budget which represents a commitment to fiscal responsibility. The spending bill protects vulnerable residents through investments in early education and care (EEC), substance addiction initiatives, homelessness programs, and funding to help…

Police Blotter 07-27-2017

Monday, July 17 Caller reported that a male party was driving over the speed limit in Winthrop Housing. She stated he almost hit her car last month, and then this past Saturday, he almost hit her personally. She does not…

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, My name is Stephen C. Hines, and I serve as the Secretary on the Transportation Advisory Committee for the Town of Winthrop. Under the leadership of our chairperson, Julia Prange Wallerce, I can honestly say that I feel…