Town Hall & Elections
Turco turns back challenge from Meyer
Representative Jeff Turco won his Democratic party primary, virtually assuring his re-election next month to a third two-year term, with…
Town Hall & Elections
Town Hall & Elections
Winthrop sets $68 million budget, up 3 percent
Winthrop’s Town Council has approved a $68 million annual budget, up nearly 3 percent, while anticipating that last year’s Proposition…
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Winthrop councilor eyes AI for town government
The vice president of the Winthrop Town Council, Suzanne Swope, is floating the idea of using artificial intelligence in municipal…
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Winthrop council challenges president’s power
The Winthrop Town Council rejected the idea that it allow the immediate consideration of agenda items at the request of…
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DeMarco challenging Edwards for state Senate
Rob DeMarco, a former town-wide member of the Winthrop Town Council, has announced his intention to challenge state Senator Lydia…
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Town Council fights over 3A voting
The Winthrop Town Council engaged in a prolonged standoff, with newly elected member Joseph Romano leading a revolt against the…
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Council winner Finn promises focus on schools
Winthrop’s newest member of the Town Council, Marty Finn, is a lifetime resident who decided to get cautiously involved in…
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Winthrop paramedic Meyer challenges Turco
A local paramedic, LeeAllen Meyer, has announced plans to seek the Massachusetts House of Representatives seat held by Representative Jeffrey…
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Town apologizes for tax bill shock
Winthrop town officials apologized for any confusion surrounding the latest round of property tax bills. Citizens were surprised to see…
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Letterie leads anti-3A slate in election sweep
Winthrop residents overwhelmingly re-elected Jim Letterie as Town Council president, along with an allied slate of council members promising a…
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Winthrop votes amid multiple electoral barriers
Winthrop has seen a sluggish rise in voter registration, reflecting a series of factors that experts see as including the…
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Town Council retroactively approves early voting
The Winthrop Town Council retroactively voted to authorize early-voting operations in town, while sparking questions about the impartiality of the…