Winthrop Town Manager James McKenna released his recomended budget for Winthrop Public Schools totaling $16,563,000 last week. While the Winthrop School Committee voted to adopt a $16,722,000 level service budget McKenna approved slightly less but the budget still reflects a…
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Ferry Service Slated to Resume on May 28
Town Manager James McKenna is “hopeful†that the town’s ferry service will begin this year on Tuesday, May 28. McKenna said the town has signed an agreement with a private business owner to run the ferry service that will carry…
Turco May Run for Council Pres.
Rumors were circulating in the town this week that former Council President Jeffrey Turco is considering a run for the position in the election in November. Turco served as president of the Council in 2010 and 2011. He was defeated…
Honan Seeks Volunteers to Aid in Project
Richard Honan has announced that this Saturday residents will be cleaning the bronze veterans’ markers in the Winthrop Cemetery from 8 a.m. to noon. “Come on down and lend a hand as we honor those who have defended this great…
Jeff Allison to Speak to WHS Students
Jeff Allison, former professional baseball player, will be speaking to Winthrop High School students at an assembly this morning at the school. Allison was a first round Major League draft pick of the then-Florida Marlins in 2003 following a spectacular…
Way to Go,no. 26.
Ken Quist, pictured with his grandmother, Charlotte Carroll, began playing football with the Winthrop Youth Football Program. He continued onto high school under the leadership of coach Tony Fucillo and coach Sean Driscoll. Kenny was a member of the Super Bowl…
Little League Scoreboard Dedicated on Sat.
Saturday was a glorious day at the Winthrop Little League “A†field. Past President Dave Leslie made opening remarks then Winthrop Little Leaguers led in the pledge of allegiance. Speaker Bob Deleo introduced 8 year-old Haven Pereira who gave a…
Council Passes Rental Inspection Ordinance
The Town Council public safety committee voted by a 2-1 margin in favor of a rental inspection ordinance, advancing it to the next stop in the process which is the rules and ordinance committee. Councilor-at-Large Larry Powers and Councilor Linda…
Meters Proposed for Shirley Street
A pilot parking meter program is being proposed for the Shirley Street business district from Delby’s Corner at the corner of Washington Avenue and Shirley Street toward the Tewksbury Street area. Restaurants and convenience stores are the primary businesses in…
Pico Park Fundraiser Set for May 11
Chairperson Dawn Sullivan is proud of the Winthrop Parks Committee and rightfully so. Sometime in June she and committee members Dawn Manning, Barbara Duffy, Linda Brassard, Carlos Brussa, and Annemarie Murray will see the results of their volunteer work unveiled…