The Boston Pop Fireworks Spectacular is set and Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Betsy Shane will be right in the middle of Boston’s annual holiday celebration on The Esplanade. Actually Shane will be out in front of Boston’s salute…
Winthrop to Get More Money in PILOT Program
Winthrop taxpayers will be receiving more money from Massport in their Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program for the new fiscal year that started on July 1. The Massachusetts Port Authority has increased its lieu of tax payments to…
Parks and Rec Holds Opening For Summer
The arrival of summer was greeted with many kids who are excited about this year’s Parks and Rec program. The outdoors program opened at Ingleside Park on July 1st, and will continue throughout August. With many exhilarating activities, the kids…
Enjoy a Safe and Sane Fourth
The Fourth of July always has been a special time in Winthrop thanks to the twin traditions of the Horribles Parade on Pt. Shirley and the town’s annual fireworks display (the latter of which has been organized by Winthrop Fire…
Happy Anniversary, Winthrop Marketplace
This past week the Winthrop Marketplace observed its 15th anniversary and we wish to offer our congratulations to Marketplace owner Marc Wallerce upon achieving this milestone. The Winthrop Marketplace has served a great need in our community, having filled the…
For Kids Only Afterschool Awarded $100,000 Grant
For Kids Only Afterschool has been selected as one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $100K for 100 program. The non-profit organization was chosen from more than 430 applicants during a very competitive…