Winthrop Civic Watch

A state judge's dismissal of the private citizens' lawsuit marks the latest defeat for anti-3A forces in Winthrop, clearing the way for the town's ongoing MBTA 3A compliance efforts.

Winthrop Town Council President Jim Letterie proposes adding a "public comment answers" agenda item so councilors can directly respond to questions...

Bidding is underway for the new fire station at the old middle school site.

• Key deadlines: Filed sub-bids due July 29; general contractor bids due...

Winthrop residents can attend a public meeting on stormwater improvements for Girdlestone Road and Pico Avenue, available via Zoom.

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A Winthrop man was held without bail after allegedly beating a woman in his car, causing severe injuries like swollen eyes, scratches, and bruises,...

Winthrop's Parking and Municipal Hearings take place Tuesday, July 21 at 6:00 PM.

• Join via Zoom (Webinar ID 859 4159 9987) or listed call-in numbers; log in by 6:15 PM
• Only scheduled cases are heard; the session ends once business concludes

Winthrop's planned Revere Street paving has been postponed with no rescheduled date provided. Residents and drivers should monitor town updates closely to avoid surprises on this local project.

The public safety committee will examine Winthrop's parking congestion at a future meeting after a proposed moratorium on new variances was deemed...

A 30-foot juvenile humpback whale stranded under a private Winthrop dock Wednesday, drawing response from the Winthrop Harbormaster, Massachusetts...

Four Winthrop police officers needed hospital evaluation after exposure to a suspect's blood while breaking up a Thursday evening fight on Herman...

The Winthrop Charter Commission meets July 14 to approve its final report on town charter changes.

• When and where: Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Town...

A drone was reported flying in a restricted area at Coughlin Park off Bayview Ave, prompting a police check. Residents should report unauthorized drone activity in sensitive locations to local authorities.

Beach Safety Closures

• ⚡ Donovan’s & Pico Beaches Closed: Donovan’s Beach and Pico Beach in Winthrop are closed due to bacterial contamination,...

Donovan’s and Pico Beaches are closed due to bacterial contamination. Residents and visitors should stay out of the water until the town announces they are safe to reopen.

The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee meets July 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Office to discuss an open space plan with Conservation...

Winthrop's MBTA Communities Act non-compliance has blocked the Parents Network program's $45,700 FY27 grant, with state rep reaching out to the governor for recourse. Fire station bids are moving forward independently, due July 29 and August 12.

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