Family Day at the Beach July 27
The annual Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Family Day at the Beach will be on Saturday, July 27 . The event is held on Yirrell Beach from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Games, contests, music, and more. Food prepared by Winthrop MarketPlace (burgers, hot dogs, etc) This is a cash only event.
Family Fun Nights in the Park
Thursday, June 27 Family Fun Night will be at Ingleside Park where you can meet the counselors working in our Summer Park Program. This runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and it will be followed by a movie night at dusk.
Honan’s Freedom Fighters 5k Road Race is postponed until the fall
With all the rain and instead of walking away with a financial loss (police details, shirts, timing, etc.) we are going to postpone this event to a weekend this Fall. We will announce the new date asap after we check on a new date with the Town of Winthrop.
If you wish to receive a refund, we understand, but hope that you’ll allow us to provide a re-schedule date and then decide if the event may still work for you. If it doesn’t, ther will most certainly be a refund you or credit to another event.
June Street Sweeping is Underway
The Town of Winthrop conducts Street Sweeping operations on the last full week of the month (last week with a Friday) from April through October between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the day of a street’s trash collection. If there is a holiday on the week sweeping would normally occur, sweeping is done a week early.
Town ordinance prohibits parking in a manner that impedes the street sweeper. Violation of the street sweeping ordinance carries a $40.00 fine, and your vehicle can be towed.
The remaining 2019 street sweeping dates are:
June 24-28
July 22-26
Aug. 26-30
Sep. 23-27
Oct. 21-25
For a map of the street sweeping days, please click here
For a downloadable calendar of the 2019 street sweeping schedule, please click here
For the complete language of the street sweeping ordinance, please click here
Mass Audubon ‘Picture This:’ Annual Statewide Photo Contest Alive and Clicking!
Do you appreciate the outdoors and enjoy taking photographs that celebrate your connection with nature? Then you and “Picture This: Your Great Outdoors,†Mass Audubon’s annual statewide photo contest, are a picture-perfect fit!
Picture This: welcomes shutterbugs of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience to share the natural beauty of the Bay State through their photography. The competition, which each year attracts hundreds of photographers who submit thousands of images, is now under way and continues through Monday, Sept. 30.
Participants can enter in either 18-and-Older or Under-18 age categories and can focus on six subject areas: People in Nature, Birds, Mammals, Other Animals, Landscapes, and Plants and Fungi. Contestants can submit up to 10 images.
Photographs can have been taken any time prior to or during the 2019 contest period, but must have been shot in Massachusetts or at Mass Audubon’s Wildwood Camp in Rindge, N.H.
One Grand Prize winner will be awarded a $250 gift card, in addition to being featured in Mass Audubon’s member newsletter, Explore. Eleven winners will receive $100 gift cards, and at least six honorable mentions will receive $50 gift cards. Additional honorable mentions may be awarded at the discretion of the judges.
All gift cards are to be redeemed at a Mass Audubon shop or wildlife sanctuary.
To enter and to review contest information, including rules and how to submit photos online, please visit massaudubon.org/picturethis.
Mass Audubon protects more than 38,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts, saving birds and other wildlife, and making nature accessible to all. As Massachusetts’ largest nature conservation nonprofit, we welcome more than a half million visitors a year to our wildlife sanctuaries and 20 nature centers. From inspiring hilltop views to breathtaking coastal landscapes, serene woods, and working farms, we believe in protecting our state’s natural treasures for wildlife and for all people—a vision shared in 1896 by our founders, two extraordinary Boston women.
Today, Mass Audubon is a nationally recognized environmental education leader, offering thousands of camp, school, and adult programs that get over 225,000 kids and adults outdoors every year. With more than 125,000 members and supporters, we advocate on Beacon Hill and beyond, and conduct conservation research to preserve the natural heritage of our beautiful state for today’s and future generations. Learn how at massaudubon.org.
Massport and American Airlines Celebrate Unveiling of Terminal B Great Hall
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), Lieutenant Gov. Karyn Polito and American Airlines celebrated the unveiling of the new Terminal B Great Hall as part of the Terminal B Optimization project at Boston Logan International Airport. This project offers passengers more convenience, increased efficiency, both at the airline ticket counters and security, and overall better customer service.
“Massport has played a vital role in supporting the Baker-Polito Administration’s commitment to promoting economic development and expanding global business connections for the Commonwealth,†said Lt. Gov. Polito. “This collaborative project between Massport and American Airlines provides customers with a more comfortable airport experience accompanied with local flavor and innovative technology.â€
The Terminal B Optimization project connects all 37 gates post-security and consolidates three TSA security checkpoints on the former US Airways side into one modern checkpoint, including new Automated Screening Lanes (ASL), which improve efficiency and reduce wait times for passengers. Additionally, the project included the expansion and reorganization of ticketing counters and kiosks; gate modifications to better accommodate airline requirements; an improved baggage handling area; reconfigured concession locations and improved aesthetics, specialty seating and wayfinding.
The Great Hall also features:
Better flow for passengers, from the ticket counter, through security and to their gate;
Most notably, an entire wall of energy-efficient windows that let in more natural light and darken while in direct sunlight, making the area more comfortable for passengers and employees;
New concessions and restaurants with local flavor, such as Lucca’s and Kelly’s Roast Beef;
Exhibits that celebrate New England athletes, sports teams, and special moments in the region’s sports history;
More comfortable seating options, including couches, lounge chairs, and work stations with device plug-in capabilities;
A new KidPort decorated with characters from children’s books written by local authors;
A new pet relief station.
Another essential change is that all American Airlines operations will now occur on one side of the Terminal. Since the merger between US Airways and American finalized in 2015, American has had operations on both sides of Terminal B. This consolidation optimizes the space in the passenger hold rooms, gate areas, and baggage claim areas. American serves more than six million passengers per year at Logan and is the airport’s third largest operator.
“We’re investing back into our business in partnership with Massport and Boston Logan,†said American’s Vice President of Government & Airport Michael Minerva. “These upgrades will provide a more modern, enjoyable travel experience for our customers and a better workplace for our 1,700 Boston-based team members.â€
In total, the project included the construction of an additional 75,000 square-feet and the renovation of approximately 70,000 square-feet of existing space within Terminal B. The project is pursuing green building initiatives and LEED Certification.
“American has always been a great partner and we are grateful for their collaboration to improve the customer experience,†said Massport Aviation Director Ed Freni. “Safety and security is our top priority and having one security checkpoint makes the whole process more efficient. We appreciate passengers being patient throughout this process and we hope they enjoy the new exhibits and spaces we have to offer.