The Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the disbursement of $500,000 from the town treasury to the Winthrop Foundation, which will now be able to move forward in its grant distribution process. The funds are a part of a…
Month: October 2019
In a Victory for Airport Hazards Committee, Town to Re-Examine Agreement with Massport
At its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15, Council heard a presentation by Gina Cassetta, Chair of Winthrop Airport Hazards Committee (WAHC), in which she argued that Winthrop got a raw deal when it entered into a mitigation agreement with Massport…
Teachers Push for a Contract Settlement
Since November 2018, the Winthrop Teachers Association (WTA) has been working diligently to negotiate a contract settlement with the School Committee. On June 30, 2019, agreements for teachers, Education Support Personnel (ESP), secretaries, and nurses, expired, leaving behind unsettled contracts…
On the Campaign Trail: Ferrino Announces for Town Council Precinct 1
Community volunteer, town activist and life-long Winthrop resident Richard H. Ferrino has submitted nomination papers for the position of Winthrop Town Councilor for Precinct One. He is currently finishing the term of Michael McDuffee whose sudden passing was a staggering…
Teacher Highlight: English Teacher Kieth Demers
Keith Demers may be new to the district, but his teaching history goes back ten years and beyond. He initially discovered his love for teaching when he was in graduate school at Saint Bonaventure University in Western New York. He…
Customers, Residents Rally Behind Winthrop Marketplace Following Storm on Thursday
After experiencing the worst that Mother Nature had to offer in last Thursday’s rainstorm and wind event, Winthrop Marketplace owner Mark Wallerce experienced the best from Winthrop residents and his many loyal customers. Wallerce said as result of the heavy…
Leo Support Foundation Donates to Winthrop Police
The LEO Support Foundation is pleased to announce that it recently donated 40 units of QuikClot Combat Gauze to the Winthrop Police Department. The units were presented to Chief Terence Delehanty and Deputy Chief John Goodwin, who have already committed…
Elliot Whittier Hosts Annual Car Seat Safety Check
Last Saturday, residents had an opportunity to enhance their child’s safety, as Elliot Whittier Insurance hosted its eighth annual car seat safety check. Officer Rob Carter and Officer Judy Racow, both certified Passenger Safety Technicians, were on sight to inspect…
Len Spada Launches Scholarship Fund for Higher Education Students
For more than 20 years, Attorney Len Spada has been representing thousands of individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Now, he is giving back to youth in ten Greater Boston local communities. Spada Law Group…
WCAT to Air Classic Horror Movies Halloween Night and Weekend
WCAT is making this Halloween a scary weekend full of campy, classic horror flicks. Join us, beginning Halloween night, and continuing all weekend long for the best of the worst horror films ever released in movie theaters. All presented in…