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Winthrop Council Backs Meeting Video Rule, Rejects Agenda-Amendment Change

Winthrop Town Council unanimously mandated video recording and online posting of all multi-member body and subcommittee meetings while rejecting a separate agenda rule change that the town's attorney said violated state open meeting law.

Winthrop Schools Present $42.5 Million Budget, $1.26 Million Above Town Manager's Figure

Winthrop schools request $42.5 million for FY27, roughly $1.26 million above the town manager's projected allocation.

Winthrop Council Transfers $85,600 to Cover Solid Waste Shortfall, Declares Pride Month

WINTHROP — May 5, 2026 — Winthrop Town Council approved an $85,617 transfer to shore up its solid waste enterprise fund and unanimously adopted a Pride Month proclamation at its May 5 meeting. The council voted to move $85,617.41 from the dormant Fund 527 Health Cycle Program — unused for

Winthrop School Committee Approves $42.5 Million FY27 Budget Request

Winthrop School Committee approves a $42.5 million FY27 budget request while union members demand a return to the bargaining table.

Winthrop Council Approves Retiree COLA Hike, Previews $68.4 Million FY27 Budget

Winthrop Town Council unanimously raised the retiree cost-of-living adjustment base and previewed a $68.4 million FY27 budget at its April 21 meeting.

Winthrop Board of Health to Address Dogs at Skate Park, Food Grading

WINTHROP — April 17, 2026 — Winthrop's Board of Health agreed to formally investigate unsanctioned dog use of the town's fenced skate park after a resident appeared at its April 16 meeting with photographs and public health research. Judy Hanlon, a retired teacher and grandmother, told Chair Christine

Winthrop Town Council votes 5-3 to join MBTA 3A exemption lawsuit

Winthrop Town Council votes 5-3 at special meeting to pursue intervention in MBTA 3A exemption lawsuit.

Winthrop Town Council Tables 3A Zoning Intervention Motion at Special Meeting

Winthrop Town Council tables two motions at a special session called over MBTA 3A zoning litigation. All nine councillors attended the April 8 special meeting, convened at the request of Councillors Finn, Romano, Costigan, and a fourth member, under the town charter's four-member call provision.

Winthrop Town Council approves $274,500 in budget actions, adopts stormwater ordinance

Winthrop Town Council approves marina float repairs, budget transfers, and stormwater ordinance while softball players raise Title IX concerns.

Winthrop School Committee reaffirms school choice opt-out for another year

Winthrop School Committee voted unanimously to opt out of state inter-district school choice for another year and heard a detailed account of last Friday's threatening phone call to the high school.

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