Fire Chief Paul Flanagan shows off this year’s Fourth of July t-shirt to help raise funds for the fireworks on July 4. They can be purchased at the fire department or at Winthrop Sports Shop in the Center. Each shirt…
Month: June 2018
MWRA Still Going Ahead with Plans for Fish Pier
The MWRA is moving forward with its plans for a new fishing pier and a 20-space parking lot on Deer Island, despite the protest signs along Tafts Avenue and a petition calling for no pier. Monday morning, the MWRA hosted…
Search for Town Manager Narrows to Three
The Town Council will begin interviews with three candidates for the town manager position next week. One candidate is very familiar with Winthrop. Tim Gordon served as Winthrop’s chief financial officer under former Town Manager James McKenna. Gordon was responsible…
Council Approves Moratorium
The Town Council voted Tuesday night to take “no further major actions on any significant Town initiatives until a new permanent town manager and town planner is in place.†Before the vote was taken three councilors, Mike Lucerto, Peter Christopher…
News Briefs
Winthrop Waterway and Public Landing Regulations With another boating season now upon us, the Winthrop harbormaster’s office would like to remind boaters of the town’s waterway regulations. All vessels habitually moored in Winthrop waters must display a valid Waterway Usage…
Students Earn Academic Honors
BERNARD NAMED TO DEAN’S LIST AT RWC Thomas Bernard of Winthrop has been named to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University (RWC) in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn…
Winthrop Student Wins MWRA Writing Contest
MWRA is pleased to announce that Gabby Buonopane, a fifth-grader at the A.T. Cummings School, Winthrop, won Honorable Mention in MWRA’s Annual Writing Contest. This year students were asked to design posters and write essays, poems or stories to show…
Lime Bike Launches Dock-Free Bikeshare in Winthrop
Lime, the leading U.S. smart mobility company, will launch dock-free bikeshare on Friday in Winthrop as part of the MAPC regional bikeshare program. Winthrop is the fourth municipality to launch Lime since April. At last Tuesday’s “Hah Bah Dayâ€, Winthrop…
Arthur T Cummings Principal Ryan Heraty Accepts New Position in Vermont
After five years as the principal of the Arthur T. Cummings School, Ryan Heraty will be moving to Vermont where he has accepted a position as principal of Union Elementary School in Montpelier. During his time as principal in the…
Police Blotter 06-21-2018
Monday, June 11 Caller concerned about exhaust from boat in backyard. Party reported a car with open glove compartment, blood on the mirror/rear view mirror. Registration was taken. Report to follow. Parking complaint on Shirley Street, Party moved motor vehicle…