My Future Plans Dear Editor, While it seems like only yesterday that I was fortunate enough to be selected to fill a vacancy on the Winthrop School Committee, it is in fact five years since my appointment in February 2018,…
Month: April 2023
Guest Op-Ed: A Climate Resilient Boston Needs Belle Isle Marsh
By Ana Tavares Leary Nestled between the cities of Boston, Revere, and Winthrop lies a natural barrier to climate change, the 359-acre Belle Isle Marsh. A salt marsh is a low-lying, coastal area that mostly comprises grasses that are frequently…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Softball Team Earns First Victory The Winthrop Vikings varsity softball team broke into the win column in a big way with a 19-7 triumph over Excel Academy Monday afternoon at the Little League field, marking the first career victory…
Obituaries 04-13-2023
Rosemarie French Of Winthrop Rosemarie French of Winthrop passed away at home on April 1, she was 96 years old. Born in Winthrop, the beloved daughter of the late Concetta (Buonopane) and Michael DeGregorio, she was the devoted wife of…
St. Michael the Archangel Presents The Stations of the Cross
‘Eyes on Me’ Opens Up in the Winthrop Center
Master stylist Nataly Mercado will be celebrating the grand opening of her beauty supply and salon, Eyes on Me, with a ceremony on April 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Winthrop resident hopes that customers will feel comfortable in her new…
Council Committee Considers Changes to Town Zoning Board
By Adam Swift The Town Council’s rules and ordinance subcommittee supports a proposal to increase the size of the Zoning Board of Appeals, but is waiting for more feedback from the ZBA before making a formal recommendation to the full…
News Briefs
MBTA Publishes 3-Year Safety Improvement Plan The MBTA announced the release of its 3-Year Safety Improvement Plan, a forward-looking document that on the MBTA’s commitment to strengthen its safety culture through continuous improvement. The three-Year Safety Improvement Plan was produced…
Superintendent and Police Chief Discuss School Safety Measures
By Adam Swift In the wake of yet another school shooting in the nation, Police Chief Terence Delehanty and Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard appeared before the Town Council Tuesday night to give an overview of safety procedures in school…
MBTA Continues Hiring Campaign, Offering $7,500 Sign-On Bonus for Multiple Positions
The MBTA today announced that, effective April 15, the MBTA will increase its sign-on bonus to $7,500 for applicants applying to a number of eligible positions throughout the MBTA as part of its aggressive hiring campaign. The list of positions…