The coolest man in Winthrop today is Kelly Donohue. Donohue, a lifelong resident, took Jeopardy! by storm while compiling a streak of three impressive victories on America’s preeminent quiz show. Donahue won $80,000 as a three-time champion and helped raised…
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MBTA Bus Driver Charged With Sexual Assault and Kidnapping
A MBTA bus driver that was working the route between Winthrop and Orient Heights MBTA Station in East Boston on Saturday has been arrested and arragined on the following alleged charges of kidnapping, assault to rape, and indecent assault and…
Baker Relaxes COVID Restrictions as Metrics Trend in Positive Direction
On Tuesday, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts will reopen some outdoor Phase 4, Step 2 industries effective May 10, and put plans in place for further reopening on May 29 and August 1. The Administration continues to take steps…
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Pasquariello Awarded by RFK Children’s Action Corps
Winthrop resident, Justin Pasquariello will be honored by the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps with the Embracing the Legacy award on May 11, during the organization’s annual virtual celebration. Deemed as a champion for the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable children,…
Faison Talks Infrastructure at Spring Forum
On April 20, Town Manager Austin Faison delivered his annual Spring Forum presentation to the Town Council, in which he provided updates on projects overseen by his office. This year, Faison focused his presentation on four key areas: the solid…
News Brief
2021 Street Sweeping Starts Next Monday, April 26 The Town of Winthrop conducts Street Sweeping operations on the last full week of the month (last week with a Friday) from April through October between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM on…
Town Averaging 34 Confirmed Positive Cases a Week
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has notified the Town officials of 42 additional confirmed positive cases of the virus in Winthrop since our previous coverage from April 13. Reporting delayed due to holiday. These additional cases bring the numbers…
Construction Update: What’s Going on in the Center Business District
The following is construction updates and schedule for ongoing work in the Town’s Center Business District: Work completed through April 16 at the Center Business District was as follows: • Construction of storm drain improvements on Jefferson Street, between French…
Toys for Tots Teams Up With Good360 to Distribute 1 Million Items
Toys for Tots has announced the expansion of their year-round efforts to support those less fortunate by distributing 1 million toys, books, and games to families in need now. While Toys for Tots is primarily known as a Christmastime charity, the organization…