For nearly 40 years, Eva Kearney has dedicated her life to teaching art at the high school level, 28 of those years being spent at Winthrop High School. The combination of her love of art and her passion for teaching…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Local Businesses Endure Pandemic Community Support Makes It Possible
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, local businesses everywhere have been struggling to survive. Many business owners are faced with fear due to the uncertain future and others have been bolstered by dedicated customers that have kept them on…
Finance Committee Receives Good News from State
On Tuesday evening, the Finance Committee discussed some recent news they received regarding state aid and Chapter 70 funds. According to Jim Letterie, Chair of the committee, Winthrop will be receiving more than expected, and the amount of $600,795.15 will…
Election Volunteer Highlight: Hannah Belcher
Long-time resident, Hannah Belcher, is stepping up and getting involved in the community. In addition to staying updated on town council meetings and her appointment to the Scholarship Committee, Belcher’s most recent effort has been taking on the role of…
Tuesday’s State Primary Election a Success
A few new volunteer faces were front and center at the polling locations for the State Primary Election on Tuesday. According to first-time volunteer, Ken Woodward, voters trickled in steadily throughout the day at the high school polling location. Several…
Ken Woodward Contributes to a Successful Election Day
Volunteers help communities thrive, and without them, pivotal events wouldn’t run smoothly. Five year resident, Ken Woodward is a perfect example of someone who is donating time to make a difference, keeping Winthrop moving forward. Woodward recently stepped up to…
Teachers and Staff Adapt to New Safety Protocols
As to be expected, opening day for teachers was far different than years prior, however; proper planning and dedication to safety has given staff and faculty some comfort as they face remote learning head-on in two weeks. “Opening day was…
Students Start Petition to Have Their Voices Heard
As a result of the recent shift from hybrid to remote learning, a few students are taking a stand, hoping to get back in the classroom. When Maura and Jenna Dorr discovered that the school committee took a revote on…
Robbie Donovan Wins First Place in Statewide Invention Challenge
On August 13th, rising third grader Robbie Donovan, received a call that he will likely remember for the rest of his life. On the other end of the line was Ardith Wieworka, Director of the Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership, calling to…
School Committee Shifts to a Remote Start for the Fall
At Monday night’s school committee meeting, two weeks after committee members voted to adopt a hybrid learning model, there was a change of plan to a fully remote start, driven by several important factors. The decision to opt for a…