Town leaders present proposed 2027 budget at spring forum
By Adam Swift Town Manager Tony Marino and Finance Director Sarah Johnson presented a proposed balanced budget of just over $68.3 million for Fiscal Year 2027 at last week’s spring forum. The largest chunk of the town manager’s proposed $68,361,037…
Butch Martucci named new women’s hockey coach at Salem State
By Cary Shuman Anthony “Butch” Martucci, the local legend who built Winthrop High School girls hockey into one of the state’s most successful programs, will be standing behind a new bench next season. Martucci has been named as the new…
Teacher contract negotiations could be headed to mediation
By Adam Swift Contract negotiations between the Winthrop Teachers Association and the school committee could be headed to mediation. School committee members stated they are committed to continuing to meet with the Winthrop Teachers’ Association while the mediation process is…
News Brief
WINARC Fundraiser set for may 3 WINARC’s tenth annual Walk, Run, or Roll Fundraiser will be held on Sunday May 3rd at Deer Island. Registration starts at 9:30 AM. The rain or shine event will start at 11:00 AM. For…
School committee approves budget figure
By Adam Swift The school committee approved a $42,518,153 budget request for the 2026-27 school year at its meeting on Monday night. That figure will now go before the town’s finance commission for review later this month before a vote…