Educators and parents spoke out on the need for a new contract for the Winthrop Teachers Association during the public speaking portion of Monday night’s school committee meeting. The collective bargaining agreements covering teachers, nurses, secretaries, and paraprofessionals within the…
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Superintendent addresses snow days
With the snowiest winter in at least half a decade hitting the region, the school department has faced decisions about when to cancel school and when to open the doors back up. “We had almost two feet of snow, and…
Letterie provides update on meeting with state officials on 3A
On Monday afternoon, Town Council President Jim Letterie joined Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Jeff Turco, Town Manager Tony Marino, and Town Attorney Jim Cipoletta in a meeting with state Housing Secretary Ed Augustus and his team, along with Margot Hurley…
Council approves subcommittee consolidation
The town council approved consolidating several of its subcommittees at last week’s meeting. The consolidation brings the number of standing subcommittees for the council down to four from seven. The finance subcommittee and the rules and ordinance subcommittee will both…
Demolition continues at new firehouse site
Town Council President Jim Letterie highlighted the current plans for the new fire station at the old middle school site at last week’s council meeting. Letterie provided a brief update on the most recent firehouse building committee meeting and the…
DCR kicks off recruitment efforts for lifeguards and seasonal staff for summer 2026
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) kicked off recruitment for lifeguards, pool and waterfront staff, and water safety instructors for the upcoming summer 2026 season. Positions are available at DCR’s 32 guarded beaches, 24 swimming pools, and two…
Water Lingers
Council Motion to Join 3A Exemption Fails
By Adam Swift The town council will not authorize Town Manager Tony Marino to join in a lawsuit that was filed in 2024 that would provide an exemption to the MBTA 3A Communities Act law. Tuesday night, the council voted…
Town Manager Provides Update on Snow Emergency, Dispatch Center
Staff Report In his regular report to the town council this week, Town Manager Tony Marino addressed a number of local issues, including the response to the recent snowstorm that left nearly two feet of snow across the region. “The…
News Brief
Overnight Work on I-90 Eastbound ends friday The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising the public of upcoming overnight work on I-90 eastbound in the vicinity of Bowker Overpass. This work will be performed nightly, Sunday, February 1, through…