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WINTHROP TOWN MANAGER’S WEEKLY BLOG
October 13, 2016 Volume 1, Number 40
Manager’s Message from your Town Manager, Jim McKenna
Photo taken by Richard Honan
The autumn chill is in the air.
This morning two of my sons
woke up with runny noses
which made me think it was
time to schedule my flu shot.
If you have not had yours yet,
stop by the Senior Center this
Saturday morning. If
Saturday morning does not
work for you, stop by the new
High School on Wednesday to
attend Speaker DeLeo’s
Women’s Health Forum.
Have a great and safe
weekend.
Best regards,
Jim McKenna Contact Us
Town Manager’s Office (617) 846-1705
townmanageroffice@
town.winthrop.ma.us
FLU VACCINE INFORMATION 2016 – 2017
October 15th 9am – 12pm Winthrop Senior Center
-No one under the age of 5 years old -No HIGH DOSE vaccine available for 65 years old+ -INSURANCE CARD NEEDED -Does not need to be from Winthrop - NO intranasal vaccine available this flu season (shown to be ineffective) Any questions please call 617-846-1740
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WINTHROP ART ASSOCIATION FALL DAY TRIP
Sunday, October 16th
$55 pp
PORTLAND. ME --- MUSEUM OF ART PORTSMOUTH, NH ---
TODD BONITA GALLERY & SHOPPING IN THE AREA
Lunch will be in Portland on your own
Contact Dawn Mahoney 617-846-2644 for reservations
For information on the workshop, please Like The Winthrop Cultural Council on Facebook.
WINTHROP IMPROVEMENT AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION NEWS
S.P.I.R.I.T.S. of New England Paranormal Investigations Program. Friday, October 21st 7 to 10 pm Ellen MacNeil is bringing back her S.P.I.R.I.T.S. of New England Paranormal Investigations Program. Tickets are $10 each and must be ordered in advance by calling Ellen at (617) 846-0282. Seating is limited to 99 persons. Reserve ASAP to attend this “spirited” event.
FIND YOURSELF IN A DCR STATE PARK All Programs are free and open to the public and are designed for adults and children ages 8 and older and all levels of birding expertise. An adult must accompany children. Please apply sunscreen and wear a hat and sunglasses. Insect repellant is recommended for the marsh programs following the instructions on the label. Rain Cancels. For more information call (781) 485-2804 Ext. 105 or email [email protected]
Birding Delights Sunday October 23rd 8:30 a.m. (Stay for an hour or more) Winthrop Shores Reservation-Winthrop Beach We will watch for a variety of waterbirds. Some binoculars and a spotting scope will be provided but please bring these items if you are able to. Meet at: Winthrop Shore Reservation on Winthrop Shore Drive across from Sturgis Street and 60 Winthrop Shore Drive. Accessible by Public Transportation: MBTA Blue line, Orient Heights Station then transfer to bus 712/713 Point Shirley-Orient Heights (an additional fee may apply for the transfer), arrive at the Winthrop Beach stop then walk down Sturgis Street, Winthrop MA. Be a Friend of Sea Animals-Beach Cleanup Sunday, October 30th 0:30 a.m.-12:00p.m. Revere Beach Reservation Come volunteer to help marine animals by safely cleaning up the beach using litter grabbers. Please wear close toed shoes. Groups need to register in advance by contacting Matthew Nash at email [email protected] or at the phoning 781-485-2804 Ext. 105.
For more information about volunteering with the DCR including required forms, please visit http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/get-involved/volunteer-ops/dcr-volunteer-in-parks-program-guide.html Meet at: Bandstand Pavilion # 2 adjacent to the beach on Revere Beach Boulevard, across from 300 Ocean Avenue in Revere and the MBTA Blue line Revere Beach Station. Parking is available for a nominal fee at either the MBTA Wonderland Garage or in one of the public lots. There is limited free and metered on street parking.
Beginning November 14, 2016 the Town Clerk’s office will be cash free!
In keeping with safety and financial reporting best practices, the Town Clerk’s Office will no longer be accepting cash beginning November 14, 2016. Credit, debit and checks are all acceptable forms of payment in our office. The Town Clerk’s office strongly encourages all business to be conducted online or via the mail. All transactions done online are fulfilled immediately and without delay. Use the link below to purchase a vital record or a dog license.
http://www.town.winthrop.ma.us/town-clerk
WINTHROP FERRY SCHEDULE
You only have a few more weeks to ride the Winthrop Ferry. Sunday October 30th will be the last day of ferry service.
For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.thewinthropferry.com
Chris Mick as the Lecturer
Jason Hair-Wynn as Jimmy
Amy Oldenquist as Mary Lane
FINAL WEEKEND - THE PLAYMAKERS PROUDLY PRESENT
“REFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL”
The Playmakers are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of the hilarious spoof Reefer Madness: The Musical. The show opens on October 7 and will now be performed at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown. With a book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, music by Dan Studney, lyrics by Kevin Murphy, the production is directed by Patrick Harris, musically directed by Joshua Ziemann, and choreographed by Jason Hair-Wynn.
This show-within-a-show, inspired by the 1936 cult propaganda film, Reefer Madness takes a satirical look at the hysteria that occurs when clean-cut kids fall prey to the evil drug marijuana. Featuring big show-stopping Broadway style numbers injected with a bit of tongue in cheek political commentary, Reefer Madness poses the question of what happens when a power hungry individual with dangerous rhetoric preys on the fear of the public.
“Even though Reefer Madness is a crazy and funny musical, some of the themes the shows covers are surprisingly relevant to what is going on in the world today,” says director Patrick Harris, “this year in particular, during the election season, when politicians use fear-based propaganda to whip Americans into a frenzy.” In the show, The Lecturer, an authoritarian figure and director of this show within a show, preaches the dangers of the drug, while the show he has conceived begins to fall apart as the characters spin out of control.
Reefer Madness: The Musical features Chris Mick as The Lecturer, Jason Hair-Wynn as Jimmy, Amy Oldenquist as Mary Lane, Vanessa Lucero as Mae, Andy Porterfield as Jack/Jesus, Melissa MacNeil as Sally, Damien LaCount as Ralph, Monica Wright as the Placard Girl, and Grace Meidanis as Miss Poppy. Gina Ansaldi, Luisiana Cruz, Lara Finn, Andrew Quinney and Rob Williams round out the ensemble.
Tickets are currently on sale via the Playmakers’ website, www.winthropplaymakers.com and can also be reserved via the box office line, 617-539-1175. For ticketing questions or to make group reservations, email [email protected]. Performances are Friday, October 7, Saturday October 8, Friday, October 14, Saturday October 15 at 8PM and with matinees on Sunday October 9 and Sunday October 16 at 2PM.
WINTHROP WEEKLY SPORTS CALENDAR
MONDAY, OCT 17, 2016
Golf: Boys Varsity Match
4:00pm Marblehead Winthrop Golf Club
Volleyball: Girls JV Game
4:30pm Weston Weston High School
Volleyball: Girls Varsity Game
5:30pm Weston Weston High School
TUESDAY, OCT 18, 2016
Soccer: Boys Varsity Game
3:30pm Lynn English William P. Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School
Cross Country: Boys Varsity Meet
4:00pm Marblehead Deer Island
Golf: Boys Varsity Match
4:00pm Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
Winthrop Golf Club
Cross Country: Girls Varsity Meet
4:00pm Marblehead Deer Island
Soccer: Boys JV Game 5:00pm Lynn English William P. Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School
Soccer: Girls Varsity Game
5:15pm Lynn English Manning Field
WEDNESDAY, OCT 19, 2016
Volleyball: Girls Freshman Game
4:00pm Swampscott Winthrop High School
Volleyball: Girls JV Game
4:00pm Swampscott Winthrop High School
Golf: Boys Varsity Match 4:00pm Malden Catholic Malden Catholic High School
Volleyball: Girls Varsity Game
5:15pm Swampscott Winthrop High School
THURSDAY, OCT 20, 2016
Soccer: Girls JV Game 4:00pm Gloucester William P. Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School
Soccer: Girls Varsity Game
4:00pm Gloucester Veterans Field (Winthrop)
Soccer: Boys JV Game 4:30pm Gloucester O'Malley Middle School
Soccer: Boys Varsity Game
6:30pm Gloucester Newell Stadium
FRIDAY, OCT 21, 2016
Volleyball: Girls JV Game
4:30pm North Reading Winthrop High School
Volleyball: Girls Varsity Game
6:00pm North Reading Winthrop High School
Football: Boys Varsity Game
7:00pm Swampscott East Boston Stadium
SAINT VINCENT de PAUL OFFERS SUPPORT TO WINTHROP RESIDENTS
St. John the Evangelist Parish has a Saint Vincent de Paul Society Chapter. The mission of the Society is to give temporary support to parishioners and other Winthrop residents who find themselves in need. Please call 617-846-7400 if you or someone you know is in need of assistance.
VETERANS SERVICES NEWS
The next Veterans/Families Food Bank will take place Wednesday November 2nd at the American Legion (next to Town Hall). Pick-up is from 10:30-12:30. If you are new to our Food Bank, then you must pre-register with Veteran Services. For more information call the Veterans Service office at
(617) 846-3065.
WINTHROP YOUTH LACROSSE SIGN UPS
Registration opened this past Monday and will be open until December 31st. The link to register and pay online is
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcom
e.asp?url=winthropyouthlacrosse Boys in grades 1 – 8 are welcome to join. The cost is $195. For more information or to sign up please email [email protected].
WINARC ACTIVITIES
WINARC was founded over fifty years ago by a group of parents and young adults with disabilities. This grassroots organization of families recognized the need for social and recreational participation in the community for their children, and they committed their efforts to creating those opportunities. Through the tremendous support of Winthrop and its surrounding communities, WINARC's community partnerships with businesses and families have ensured the successful operation of its current programs, as well as the development of new programming to fulfill the ever growing needs of children and adults with disabilities. WINARC welcomes new members and volunteers in all our programs. Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization, and can be credited with the success of our programs.
Bowling every Saturday from September through May with a $50 annual fee. Special Olympics every Sunday starting in October through June. Cost is $100 for the year. Saturday night dances every other month at the Senior Center $5 6 week Adaptive Hip Hop Lessons held on Wednesdays in October $5 Halloween Dance October 22nd at the Senior Center 6:30 – 8:30 $5 For more information on any other events or about WINARC, please contact Nancy Giuffre at (617) 640-4292 or email [email protected] with WINARC in the subject line.
enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities
WINTHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OFFER ALICE INSTUCTOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING
Monday, November 28, 2016 and Tuesday, November 29, 2016
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Old Winthrop Middle School
$595 per person
The purpose of advanced ALICE training is to educate local and school-based law enforcement, as well as church, hospital, and workplace administrators and safety professionals about our researched-based, proactive response approach to Violent Intruder events. The ALICE training program is designed to supplement current "Lock-down" or "Secure-in-Place" procedures used frequently in our public schools and institutions. Tragic historic events have dictated the need of enhanced response options to increase chances of surviving a horrific event. For more information, visit http://www.cvent.com/events/alice-instructor-certification-training-winthrop-police-department-city-st/event-summary-054bd35b02b54124ace0447a9af1e624.aspx
DCR TWO WEEK LOOK AHEAD 10/10/2016 – 10/23/2016
The following activities will be occurring over the next two weeks. Rumney Marsh, Saugus - Delivery and installation of trailside plantings will be proceeding. - The environmental monitor will observe conditions of the slopes
and erosion control devices.
Delivery and placement of topsoil over the slopes adjacent to the proposed Rumney Marsh walking path are nearing completion.
Winthrop Beach - Construction activities have been completed for this phase of the
project. The next phase of the project, Reconstruction of Winthrop Shore Drive, is planned to begin in the spring of 2017.
Design for Phase 4 – Winthrop Shore Drive Improvements - A public meeting is planned for 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
October 25, 2016 at the Robert A. DeLeo Winthrop Senior Center – Council on Aging, 35 Harvard Street, Winthrop, MA 02152. At this meeting, DCR will present final design plans developed after consideration of public input received on the Winthrop Shore Drive/Upland Improvements Project.
Please note that street sweeping has resumed on Winthrop Shore Drive. It occurs every 3rd Thursday of the month. Please remove cars from Shore Drive in advance of street sweeping or else they will be towed. Questions or concerns about the project should be directed to DCR Resident Engineer Steve Colometo, at the DCR trailer at the Rumney Marsh parking area on Ballard Street, Saugus, by visit or phone (781-558-2876) during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. In case of an emergency, contact 911 or DCR’s 24/7 emergency hotline at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency at 508-820-1428.
Visit the Project website here: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/conservation/planning-and-
resource-protection/projects/winthrop-beach-renourishment-project.html