Last Sunday, October 18th, Winthrop lost beloved mail carrier, Tommy Vreeland. At just 46-years-old, Vreeland passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. As the only child, he leaves behind a mother who thought the world of him and many friends in…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Town Gears Up For Election Day
Winthrop volunteers and town employees are gearing up for election day, set for November 3, 2020. Since September 1st, 624 new voters have been added, and hundreds of voter registrations have had to be corrected. There are a total of…
Business Highlight: Championship Physical Therapy
Since August 2, 1992, the staff at Championship Physical Therapy have been helping patients from all ages overcome orthopedic injuries and achieve pain relief. Over the years, owner Bill Squires and his passionate staff have built a clientele while remaining…
Survivors By the Sea Still Going Strong
Survivors by the Sea, founded in 2006, is still going strong, even in times of uncertainty and economic strife. Recently the organization broadened their mission, adding community-based giving to reciprocate the Town of Winthrop’s generosity over the years. While many…
Medical Reserve Corps Steps Up to Supply Extra Help During Pandemic
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations have stepped in to help out others. Winthrop’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has recently gone above and beyond, supporting the residents in the town during desperate times. The MRC joined forces…
An Interview With School Superintendent Lisa Howard
Businesses, town agencies and school districts across the nation have been upended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, causing a shift in policies and procedures that have provoked discord in society. Amongst those who are most highly affected by…
Second WIN2030 Open House Sees Transportation a Major Topic of Discussion
Last Thursday evening, the WIN2030 committee met for the second and final virtual public open house of the year to discuss the visioning topics created to drive Winthrop forward. The intention of the two-part series was to create a vision…
Paul Ferrara Receives Award for Essay on Americanism
On Sunday, October 11, 11-year-old, Paul Ferrara was acknowledged as the second place winner of the Americanism Essay contest and presented with a check for $250 at the Elks Club. Ferrara, a sixth grader at the middle school, completed the…
First Flu Clinic a Success
Last Saturday morning, along with several other Winthrop residents, Councilor-At-Large, Tracey Honan, got her annual flu shot at the town-wide flu clinic. Located at the EB Newton School, the flu clinic was the first of many that will be provided…
Business Highlight: NewFed Mortgage
While some business owners have had to shift their way of working since the start of COVID-19, NewFed Branch Manager, Al Petrilli has kept the business going strong at his office on 550 Pleasant Street. Petrilli has been working alongside…