Month: April 2021
Marketplace Reopens With Several Updates
As the manager of the Winthrop Marketplace, Chris Wallerce knows how important it is to stay updated with current trends and best business practices, which is why he made the decision to make some physical updates to the store. Replacing…
Faison Takes Abrupt Leave of Absence; Chief Delehanty Takes Over
Town Manager Austin Faison has taken a leave of absence as of April 22. On April 27, Police Chief Terence Delehanty became the acting Town Manager. Faison sent an email to the Town Council last Thursday, requesting a leave of…
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Food Pantry Providing Groceries The Winthrop Community Food Pantry has been here to help the people of Winthrop, who need food assistance for any reason. There are no questions asked, no forms to fill out. We are a stigma free…
CFO Presents FY22 Budget
At the April 20 meeting of Town Council, Winthrop’s Chief Financial Officer, Anna Freedman delivered the budget presentation for Fiscal Year 2022. The presentation was broken down into four parts: a summary, the general fund, enterprise funds, and a capital…
Council Votes on Employee Evaluations, Bids Farewell to CFO Anna Freedman
At its April 20 meeting, the Town Council held a vote on Town employee evaluations and also bid farewell to CFO Anna Freedman. Employee Evaluations The Council Committee for Appointments, Commissions and Committees finished its reviews of town employees and…
Kitty Connection Spring Online Auction Starts This Friday
Kitty Connection, an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and finding safe, loving homes for local cats and dogs, will hold an Online Spring Silent Auction from 8 a.m. Friday, April 30 through 8 p.m. Monday, May 3 at www.myminiauction.com/kittyconnection. “Just in time for…
Rockland Trust Will Acquire East Boston Savings Bank
East Boston Savings Bank and Rockland Trust announced last week that the two banks have inked a merger agreement for Rockland to acquire EBSB’s parent company, Meridian Bancorp., thus acquiring EBSB in a $1.15 billion deal. Under the agreement each…
Local Schools Receive Increase in Technology
During Monday night’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent Howard shared the details regarding an increase in technology at the Gorman Fort Banks School and the Arthur T. Cummings School, a goal that has been at the top of the list for…
Winthrop’s Kelly Donohue Competes to Walk Away a Three-Time Jeopardy Champ
The coolest man in Winthrop today is Kelly Donohue. Donohue, a lifelong resident, took Jeopardy! by storm while compiling a streak of three impressive victories on America’s preeminent quiz show. Donahue won $80,000 as a three-time champion and helped raised…