While the Town Council voted two weeks ago to appropriate $4,931,500 for the purpose of financing the construction of the town center sewer and drain system, some thought that perhaps the vote was taken in haste. Town Manager Austin Faison…
Month: October 2018
TM Calls for Financial Review
Town Manager Austin Faison will be contacting the Massachusetts Division of Local Services to provide a financial management review. “They have done a fair amount of reviews for other communities,†Faison said at Tuesday’s council meeting, adding that there is…
Marijuana Still Up in the Air
Some residents were hoping the Town Council would set a date for a referendum vote on whether or not a recreational marijuana shop could come to Winthrop, but that didn’t happen. First, town officials have not heard back from the…
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Hall of fame satUrday night The 2018 WHS Athletic Hallof Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Saturday night at the new WHS Middle/High School. Nine inductees including the 2006 Super Bowl Champions Football team and the 1984 State Championship…
Save The Harbor/Save The Bay President to Retire at Year’s End
Longtime Save the Harbor/Save the Bay President and Chief Executive Officer, Patty Foley, announced today that she will be stepping down from her role at the end of 2018. Foley has led the organization since 2000. Save the Harbor/Save the…
Eighth Grader Thanks the Many Teachers Who Have Guided Him along the Way
Christian Buonopane has already seen his fair share of positive influences, as he credits not just one teacher but several, as being his favorite. At only 14-years-old, Buonopane is showing signs of being multi-talented in a broad array of activities…
North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra Embarks on 71st Season
Music Director Robert Lehmann returns from a six-month sabbatical leave to lead the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra in its 71st concert season with a dynamic schedule filled with bold symphonies, stirring concerti, and much more. Dr. Lehmann himself headlines the…
School Committee Prepares for Additional Kindergarten Classroom at Gorman Fort Banks
Now that the school department has the funding to add an additional kindergarten class at the Gorman Fort Banks School the task of creating that classroom is in front of the school staff. The additional classroom is considered a positive…
EBSB Celebrates the Opening 36th Branch in Brigham Circle
East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) announced the opening of their newest branch location at 1614 Tremont Street, Boston. The Brigham Circle office will be the 36th branch added to the list of East Boston Savings Bank locations. “East Boston Savings…
Workshop Offered to Parents at Winthrop Public Library
Parents Forum Winthrop is pleased to announce a free two-part workshop at the Winthrop Public Library to be offered on Wednesdays, Nov. 7 and 14, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Dr. Gabriel Rodriguez, a Winthrop resident, will co-present with Eve Sullivan, program…