The town council approved the appropriation of $980,000 for the ongoing lead service water line replacement project at its meeting last week. “This is going to be our seventh lead line removal project,” said public works director Steve Calla. “Every…
Author: Adam Swift
Town Council thanks outgoing members
The town council honored four outgoing councilors during its last meeting of 2025 last week. Councilors Joseph Aiello, Rob DeMarco, and Hannah Belcher; as well as former Councilor John Daros were given certificates of appreciation for their service to the…
Martino updates Council on ongoing projects
Town Manager Tony Marino provided updates on the new fire station project and the Revere Street TIP (Transportation Improvement Program) project to the town council this week. The new fire station project at the old middle school continues to work…
Superintendent Howard highlights districts grants for Fiscal Year 2026
Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard highlighted the FY26 grant allocations from state and federal grants at Monday night’s school committee meeting. “We submit a budget to and let them know how we plan to spend the money,” said Howard. “There…
Council gets updateon Voke school project
The new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School in Wakefield is scheduled to open for students in September of 2026. The newly expanded school will allow its 12 sending communities, including Winthrop, to increase the number of students they send…
Council President candidates debate at WCAT studio
The two candidates for Town Council President shared their vision for the future of the town on Monday night at a debate, sponsored by WCAT and the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce at the WCAT Studio on Monday night. Incumbent President…
Recreational clamming could reopen next year
The town may be able to open its clam beds for recreational clamming next year, according to Town Manager Tony Marino. “We met with representatives from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries about opening our clam beds for recreational clamming…
Schools close to full staffing as new year begins
As of Monday, 35 new staff members had joined the Winthrop Public Schools, with several positions still to be filled as the schools opened for students this week. “Those are 35 new people coming into the district who have joined…
Police, town address scooter and motorized bike concerns
The Winthrop Police Department is looking to inform residents about rules and regulations for scooters and other personal motorized vehicles. The regulation of the vehicles has been a concern for residents, town officials, and police in recent years. At the…
Fees may rise for afterschool activities
Fees may be going up for students who take part in afterschool activities at the schools, as well as for the early morning gym program. There was discussion of the fee hikes at Monday night’s school committee meeting, but no…