Happy Birthday, Bill
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Month: February 2020
February Vacation Dance
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Committee Reviews NEASC
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A recent report by the NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) highlights several of Winthrop High Schoolâ€TMs strengths and the steps the administration is taking to maintain its accreditation. The voluntary accreditation process is completed every ten years.…
Officials Respond to Opioid Epidemic
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Across the United States, deaths related to the opioid epidemic have reached new heights. In the year 2019, an estimated 69,029 people died as a result of drug overdose. While this is a 2.9-percent drop from previous years, the number,…
Council Votes to Borrow Funds for Upgrades
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At its meeting on Tuesday, February 10, the Winthrop Town Council voted to borrow 1ドル.6 million to replace water and sewer lines. Voting -Council voted to borrow 690,000ドル in the form of a zero-interest loan to replace lead water service…
Kateâ€TMs Corner: The Mystery Behind Pleasant Streetâ€TMs Cartoon Characters
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There are a lot of staples that make Winthrop a memorable town. From the patriotic colors of the water tower to the city views at Coughlin Park, itâ€TMs hard to deny the charm of the beachside community. That charm is…
News Brief
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Spring Forum The Town of Winthrop 2020 Spring Forum will be held on March 24, at 7 p.m. (Immediately following the Town Council meeting at 6 p.m.) at the Winthrop High School Auditorium The agenda includes the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget…
Winthrop Resident Named a †̃logan Starâ€TM For Restoring Critical Communication Lines
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The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) awarded Michael R. DiMento, of Winthrop, with the Authorityâ€TMs “Logan Stars†award. The award honors non-Massport employees at Boston Logan International Airport who exemplify the highest level of customer service and/or perform acts of heroism.…
School District Announces Budget Freeze
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As the Winthrop Teacher Association negotiations come to a close, the district is looking ahead to six more unioms that are due to be negotiated, however; Superintendent Lisa Howard announced that there will be a temporary freeze on the budget.…
Programs at the Winthrop Public Library in March
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The regular hours for the Winthrop Library are as follows: Monday 10-6 | Tuesday 11-8 | Wednesday 10-8 Thursday 11-8 | Friday 10-5 | Saturday 10-5 The following programs are offered at the Winthrop Library in March: Adult Tuesday, March 3,…