Winthrop Housing Committee Hears Flood Warnings, Down Payment Assistance Details
Winthrop Affordable Housing Committee hears flood risk projections and down payment assistance details at public information session.
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Winthrop Disability Commission Elects Secretary, Flags State Procurement Barrier at Deer Island Event
Winthrop's Commission on Disability elected Hannah Belcher secretary and confronted a state procurement barrier that left one member paying a $2,000 radio advertising bill out of pocket.
Winthrop Council Approves 15-Year Massport Pilot Deal, $3 Million in Year One
Winthrop Town Council approves $84 million in FY27 budgets and a 15-year, $3 million Massport pilot deal on a 6-3 vote.
Winthrop Council Sets June 9 Budget Vote After $84 Million Finance Review
Winthrop Town Council receives $84 million fiscal year 2027 budget review and schedules June 9 special meeting for adoption vote.
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 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.