Winthrop Town Council

11/08/2022

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06/28/2021

"On behalf of myself and the entire Town Council, we are devastated by the tragedy that took place in our community on Saturday, June 26th. We first and foremost wish to express our condolences and offer our prayers to the family members and friends of David Green and Ramona Cooper who were the victims of yesterday's tragedy.

The Town Council wishes to thank the Winthrop Police and Fire Departments for their response to yesterday's incident, as well as the many neighboring agencies who responded to assist with the investigation. We would also like to thank the residents near the scene who had supported police while they worked Saturday and into Sunday.

The Town Council is committed to making sure our community members have support and resources available following this traumatic incident. The Town in partnership with the Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations; Department of Public Health; Superintendent of Schools; and Police Department, will be working to make counseling available in the coming days.
We also plan to hold a candlelight vigil to remember and honor the victims of this hateful crime on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in front of Town Hall.

The Winthrop Town Council has no tolerance for hate in Winthrop and we take actions that are rooted in hate very seriously. We strive for unity within the community and will continue to work with our town partners to ensure Winthrop is an accepting and inclusive place for everyone"

Town Council President Philip Boncore

06/26/2021

Mosquito Spraying to be Conducted Thursday Evening Along Winthrop Salt Marsh Areas
POSTED ON: JUNE 24, 2021 - 8:35AM


Due to the extreme activity of the salt marsh mosquitoes along the salt marshes and in the Pico beach area (due to heat and rain), the Winthrop Board of Health is ordering a one-time Mosquito adulticide spraying for these localized areas to give residents some relief. According to NEMMC we don't currently have active breeding in the area, but salt marsh mosquitoes are being blown into town; catch basin treatment with larvicide was started on 6/10.





The target areas, aside from Pico Beach Ave & Playground, Sunnyside, also includes Belle Isle Marsh abutting streets, from Pleasant to Golden Drive along Morton St. Sunnyside Ave, Frances St. and Corinha Beach Rd.



If any questions, please contact the Health Department at 617-846-4344

06/23/2021

Winthrop Senior Center will be opening on July 12, 2021

06/23/2021

Recycling/Trash Bin Update
Capital Waste will be doing a curbside pick-up of unwanted “empty plastic or light steel barrels” on Saturday, June 26th. Barrels must be empty and must be at the curb by 7AM.
Also starting on July 1st, any recycle bins containing trash (a contaminated bin) will not be taken by Capital Waste. Residents are reminded to only place recyclable materials in the recycle bins with the yellow cover. Household trash should be discarded in the trash bin with the blue covers.
For more information or if you have any questions, please call the DPW at (617) 846-1341.

05/12/2021

Town Hall opening Monday May 17, 2021 from 9-12 pm for public....

Covid Restrictions do apply

06/16/2020

There will be Winthrop Shore Drive Street Sweeping June 18, 2020

03/24/2020

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT 3-24-20 7:00PM
REMOTE FROM WCAT-LIVE STREAM CHANNEL 22

There will be a Town Council Meeting tonight that will be run remotely.

If anyone would like to join in the public comment, please call or text 1-781-808-6014

If you would like to text or call earlier and leave a message for this meeting it would be very helpful.

We thank you all for your patience and considerations with the Town during this unfortunate circumstances....

03/17/2020

If any Information is needed pertaining to the Town Council, Committees & Boards and Licensing during this time with Town Halls adjusted hours....please contact me at [email protected]
Or 617 846 1742 x 1034, phones will be forwarded

Thanks for everyone’s patience!

03/16/2020

Town of Winthrop Provides Latest Update on Coronavirus Situation

No Confirmed or Presumptive COVID-19 Cases in Winthrop

Town Manager Austin Faison and Director of Public Health & Clinical Services Meredith Hurley would like to inform residents that due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health concerns, Winthrop municipal buildings will be closed to the public to promote social distancing.

"The health and safety of our community is our highest priority," Town Manager Faison said. "With technology and other adjustments, we can still provide our residents with essential services. Please be advised that some Town services may be limited, such as walk-in Town Hall transactions, in-home inspections, and water testing."

The Town of Winthrop will be activating its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 8 a.m. Monday, March 16, streamlining the COVID-19 response effort and ensuring the continued delivery of services to residents. Once open, the EOC will remain operational until further notice. The Town’s Emergency Operations Center can be reached at 617-539-5848 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., or by emailing [email protected].

This evening, Gov. Charlie Baker announced new guidelines for all Massachusetts residents to promote social distancing and help to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

No gatherings of any kind of more than 25 people at one time, in one place
All public and private schools in Massachusetts will close on Tuesday, March 17 until at least April 7.
All bars and restaurants will only be able to serve takeout customers.
"We are asking all residents, business owners and community members to abide by these new guidelines that the governor has put forth," Town Manager Faison said. "Everyone has a part to play in helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and following these new guidelines will help in that effort."

Latest In Winthrop

Residents can conduct many transactions online. Visit our Town website at www.town.winthrop.ma.us/where to:

Pay Current and Delinquent Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Pay Parking Tickets
Pay Personal Property Tax
Pay Real Estate Tax
Pay Water / Sewer Bills
Order Resident Parking Stickers
Request a birth certificate, death certificate or marriage license
License your dog
Residents can report public works safety issues online at www.town.winthrop.ma.us/department-public-works/pages/dpw-report-request
Trash collection will continue its normal schedule.

The Council on Aging will be making arrangements to deliver lunches to its members. Meals on Wheels deliveries will continue its normal distribution schedule.

The Superintendent of Winthrop Public Schools, in cooperation with its Food Services staff, will be preparing Grab and Go Meals to be picked up starting Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, March 27. These meals will be prepared by our food service staff and available for any WPS student in need. Pick up location will be at the rear parking lot next to baseball field and at the loading dock area of Winthrop High School. Pick up hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no cost for any student. Food service staff will be available and on-site during distribution time to support the nutritional needs of our families.

Latest Health Guidance

As always, if anyone displays symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever, cough or shortness of breath, they should not go to work or school and are advised to contact their primary care physician.

For residents that may be self-quarantined and require outside assistance or meal delivery, please email the EOC at [email protected].

The Town is also advising residents to practice social distancing by keeping 6 feet between people to prevent the spread of infection which includes handshaking and hugging. Residents are also encouraged to avoid group activities and events.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds including under your fingernails. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol content) can be used when soap and water are not available.
Keep your hands away from your face.
Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing with a tissue and discard it immediately. Cough into the sleeve over your elbow instead of your hand. Wash your hands often when coughing and sneezing.
Stay away from people who are sick and stay home when you are sick.
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03/16/2020

Effective beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, all on-premises consumption licensees are prohibited from selling alcohol to the public until 11:59 p.m. on April 5, 2020. This includes restaurants, bars, hotels, general-on-premises, clubs, war veterans’ clubs, continuing care retirement communities, pub-brewers (M.G.L. c. 138, §§ 12 and 19D), farmer-series pouring permits, and manufacturer’s pouring permits (M.G.L. c. 138, §§ 19(b), 19B(n), 19C(n), and 19E(o)). These establishments are also prohibited from serving any food or drinks for on-premises consumption; only takeout and delivery of food is permitted.
Please note that this Advisory does not apply to licenses for off-premises consumption, including grocery stores, pharmacies, package stores, direct wine shippers, and farmer-series licensees (M.G.L. c. 138, §§ 15, 19B(g)(2), 19C(g)(7), 19E(g)(7), and 19F).
As always, all licensees must ensure that they comply with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and that sales of alcoholic beverages take place only as authorized by federal, state, and local law. All questions should be directed to Ralph Sacramone, [email protected], 617-727-3040 ext 731.

03/16/2020

https://www.mass.gov/doc/march-15-2020-large-gatherings-25-and-restaurants-order/download