The school department is seeking a 6.18 percent increase in its budget for fiscal year 2016, which begins July 1, 2015. Superintendent of Schools John Macero presented a budget packet last Thursday night that seeks $17,997,378. That’s $1,047,378 more than…
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Even Dogs Get Cabin Fever
WINTHROP – At this time there are many people crawling the walls, suffering from cabin fever and wishing they could just get away from it all. You’re not alone. You’re best friend might be feeling the same way. “Dogs get…
Snow Removal Costs at $330,000 for Town and Still Counting
WINTHROP – For some in town every little snow flake sounds like a kid emptying his piggybank. Town Manager James McKenna and the town’s CFO Timothy Gordon told the Town Council Tuesday night that so far the town has spent…
Snow Storms Don’t Prevent Overdoses
When the word “blizzard†or “heavy snow†gets thrown out by the weather forecasters people run to the store for essentials like bread and milk. For an addict that means stocking up on drugs or alcohol. Just before the Blizzard…
’Sno’ Problem in Winthrop
WINTHROP – If you’re are going to complain about the snow and want any sympathy talk to someone in Buffalo. That’s exactly what town officials did. As a result, a crew from Buffalo, NY brought some equipment and a few…
Public Speaking Seminar Scheduled for February 19
Would you like to learn simple tips and tricks that will help you feel comfortable speaking in front of an audience, a group or even one-on-one in the board room or at the dinner table? If so, we have an…
Winthrop Fares Well During Blizzard of 2015
There were some very happy people in town during the Blizzard of 2015 – children and local officials waiting to see how Winthrop Beach and Winthrop Shore Drive held up. Just about a year ago the Department of Conservation and…
Winthrop Residents Get a One, Two Punch With More than 40 Inches of Snow
Town hall has been closed for two days, the schools have had five snow days, people are walking in the streets, others are shoveling and snowblowing, huffing and puffing until their faces turn red and there is still more snow…
Driscoll Jr. Announces for Council President
Bob Driscoll Jr. sat proudly with members of his family as his father, Bob Driscoll Sr., accepted the Community Service Award from the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce at its Jan. 23 kickoff dinner. Driscoll Sr. has given more than 40…
Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Awards Night
The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce held its 24th Annual Kickoff Dinner and Community Awards Night Jan. 23 at the Hyatt Harborside, Logan Airport. The executive board of is pictured above at the dinner. Front row, from left, are Jonathan Polino,…