Month: June 2019
Fire Lt. John Rich Recognized for Heroism
Calla Not to Seek Another Council Term
After 14 years, Precinct 6 Councilor Linda Calla has decided to forego another term on the Town Council. As one of the longest serving councilors, Calla has worked with six town managers, six council presidents, and four boards. While she…
Staff Shortage Impacting Town Ferry Schedule
The Winthrop Ferry Valkyrie had to suspend service on Wednesday, June 19, and the morning shift on Thursday, June 20 due to a shortage of eligible captains to drive the boat. Service will resume starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday,…
Internal Audit Report Given to Town Council
Every year the town departments undergo an internal audit report to see how the town is operating, For the past few years the town officials have been using the firm of Powers and Sullivan. Tuesday night principal James Powers presented…
It’s Summertime!
Lifeguards Back on the Beach Summer is here and the Department of Conservation and Recreation lifeguards are back at Winthrop Shore Drive Beach, as well as Lynn Shore and Nahant Beach Reservation’s Nahant Beach and Revere Beach. “The Massachusetts Department…
News Briefs
Winthrop Art Association “ART@Crest Ave. Park in the Highlands on Crest Avenue will be held on Saturdays June 22, July 13, 27, August 10 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and enjoy the Winthrop Art Association member…
Officials Cut the Ribbon for the Public Boat Launch
The rain didn’t stop town officials and guests from coming out to celebrate the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the public boat launch at the Town Landing Tuesday evening. “This boat launch will help us activate the waterfront of Winthrop…
Winthrop Students Earn Academic Honors
Winthrop students graduate from Boston College High School On Sunday, May 1,9 at Boston College High School’s 155th Commencement, President Grace Cotter Regan and the Board of Trustees presented diplomas to 253 members of the class of 2019. Mr. Stephen Hughes, a 1973 graduate of BC High and Principal of the school, gave the address. Daniel S. Reis, who graduated with Academic Honors. He plans on Boston University in the fall. Matthew Conway Rudser, who graduated with Academic…
High School Grads Trending Toward Community Colleges
Out of the 156 high school graduates this year, 31 are attending community college, an all-time high for Winthrop graduates in recent years. This high enrollment in the smaller, two-year schools is proving to be a trend nation-wide, and for…