A family riding unicycles, potato sack and relay races, the best blueberry pie you’ve ever had, and a variety of floats and participants marching through Point Shirley are just a few of the scenes that you will get to witness…
Author: Sue Ellen Woodcock
Winthrop Ferry Faces Problems
Due to serious mechanical issues the Winthrop Ferry service will be suspended until repairs can be made, according to Town Manager Austin Faison. Last week the Winthrop Ferry, Valkyrie was out of service on June 25 with a problem in…
Local Smoking Regulations To Be Tested
For years, smoking has not been allowed on Winthrop Shore Drive Beach since it is controlled by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) with their regulation. But now Winthrop has a regulation of its own that prohibits smoking and…
Candidates Take Out Nomination Papers
A couple of new faces have joined the crowd of residents who have taken out nomination papers for local offices. One newcomer, who has actually been around campaigns for other candidates is Stephen Ruggiero, of 53 Hutchinson St., who will…
Assistant Town Manager Orders Dog to Stay on Premises
The fate of three mixed-breed rescue dogs at 33 Myrtle St. rested in the hands of the assistant Town Manager after a dog hearing Monday evening at Town Hall. During the hearing it was determined that one of three dogs…
Town Receives Climate Change Grant
The Town of Winthrop as part of the Metro Mayors Coalition Region has received a $99,740 grant through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program – which is to fund climate change resilience projects. A total of $10.3 million was awarded…
Staff Shortage Impacting Town Ferry Schedule
The Winthrop Ferry Valkyrie had to suspend service on Wednesday, June 19, and the morning shift on Thursday, June 20 due to a shortage of eligible captains to drive the boat. Service will resume starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday,…
Internal Audit Report Given to Town Council
Every year the town departments undergo an internal audit report to see how the town is operating, For the past few years the town officials have been using the firm of Powers and Sullivan. Tuesday night principal James Powers presented…
It’s Summertime!
Lifeguards Back on the Beach Summer is here and the Department of Conservation and Recreation lifeguards are back at Winthrop Shore Drive Beach, as well as Lynn Shore and Nahant Beach Reservation’s Nahant Beach and Revere Beach. “The Massachusetts Department…
CVS Purchases Brown’s
The Ofilos family has been the owner of Brown’s Pharmacy, 214 Winthrop St., for the last 35 years, filling prescriptions and serving frappes from behind the counter. The family has announced that today, June 13, is Brown Pharmacy’s last day…