—— Our Agents will move You —— Kimberly Paulson Dan Clucas Call Kim (781) 910-9716 Winthrop,Established MA 02152 | 617-846-9900 in 1882 Call Dan (617) 548-7716 hrop’s Pio int ne W Wer INTHROPWinthrop Newspaper SSUNUN TTRANRANSCRIPTS CRIP T E stABLI S H E D IN 1882 Published by the Independent Newspaper Group 50 C E N ts THURSDAY, Residents May 2, 2019 —–— IT’S STARTING TO FEEL LIKE SPRING —–— INDEX hear more on Police Report 2 Editorials 4 CBD zoning Through The Years 5 Then and Now 5 By Sue Ellen Woodcock Obituaries 6 Classified 14 A developer hoping to build Business Directory 15 in the Center Business District (CBD) just filed applications with the Zoning Board of Ap- INDEPENDENT peals for two variances. The developer also plans to file an appeal to a letter written by Building Inspector Al Legee. At an informational meet- ing on Tuesday night at the EB Newton, with the Plan- ning Board, the assistant town manager and an architect working on zoning maps in Newspaper Group the area, a crowd of residents listened as Michael Wang, an architect and planner with NEWS Briefs Form and Place, presented several zoning maps that ex- CINCO DE MAYO IN isted. He also had created maps with overlays. One map THE MARSH showed the parkland area that The Friends of Belle Isle is Ingleside Park that has no Marsh and the Department of zoning, and is owned by the Conservation and Recreation Town. invite residents to join in the “This is an analysis of the May in the Marsh event on zoning,” said Assistant Town May 5, from 1-3 p.m. Attend- Manager David Rodrigues. ees should meet at the reser- “Zoning is a policy statement vation on Bennington Street PHOTO BY MARIANNE SALZA WIHA CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY: Pictured above, Michael Herbert, Stephanie Hon- about the future.” for a fun Cinco de Mayo, with “During the past few live animals, live music, in- an, Claire Hubbard, Christine Reilly, Anya Panagakos, Evelyn Feeley, Tony Joneck, and George Rainville during the Arbor Day celebration on April 27 at the Deane weeks it has become appar- formation tables and activities Winthrop House. Spring cleaning was done around the grounds and a tree was ent that confusion exists as to for all. This event is free and planted. See more photos on Page 7. the boundaries of the Center open to the public. Business District as shown on PHOTO BY KATE ANSLINGER SPRING BIKE KICK-OFF: Pictured left, Ben Flanders cruises through the bike rodeo the current Town of Winthrop RUN, WALK OR ROLL during the annual Spring Bike Ride on Saturday, April 27. Though it was a bit chilly, zoning map,” Legee wrote in MAY 5 it didn’t chase off children and adults ready to ride. his. letter Legee’s absence at WINARC is hosting its the meeting had many of the annual “Run, Walk, or Roll people there questioning why Fundraiser” at Deer Island on not. Sunday, May 5 at1 1 a.m., rain The maps can be seen in the or shine. Donations help sup- Restorative Justice seeks volunteers in Winthrop towns clerk’ office and town port current recreational and website, they include a map from 2014 another map from educational activities for par- By Sue Ellen Woodcock community at large. pate and we are looking for as “The mission of C4RJ is ticipants with special needs: “It’s a community-driv- many volunteers as possible.” to help the victim, restorative 2006 that includes a street and Winthrop became a Restor- en initiative affirming and Communities for Restor- justice is victim centered pro- zoning plan. Some are clear, some appear not to line up. See NEWS BRIEFS Page 3 ative Justice Community in celebrating our commitment ative Justice, also known as cess,” Freeborn said, adding October 2018 and now com- to social values of diversity, C4RJ, is an emerging and that participating communi- “The 2006 street and zon- munity volunteers are being compassion, community and blossoming part of our crim- ties pay $2,500 in dues each ing plan showed only streets,” WAA 50 YEAR sought to join in the program respect,” said Erin Freeborn, inal justice system,” Freeborn year. Wang said. “No property lines. and embrace a partnership state executive director of the said, adding that Chelsea is Winthrop resident and vol- The 2014 map by MACP it is ANNIVERSARY with One Winthrop. program, who spoke at the the closest community to also unteer Elaine Abrams, one of easier to read the business dis- Restorative justice is sys- Winthrop Public Library last use restorative justice on cas- two Winthrop volunteers said, trict.” tem of criminal justice, which Thursday night. “We are a es such as shoplifting, break- “it’s a wonderful program The maps presented at the focuses on the rehabilitation community police partner- ing and entering, vandalism of offenders through recon- ship. Winthrop is one of our and more. See RESTORATIVE Page 4 See MAPS Page 3 ciliation with victims and the newer communities to partici- MassSTART program builds Important Date Correction WINTHROP GETS READY FOR overall success in students’ lives THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR By Kate Anslinger Operating in partnership with The Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School is ready to welcome and register North Suffolk Mental Health kindergarten eligible students for the 2019-2020 academic year. Children The Arthur T. Cummings Association and Winthrop must be five years old by September 1, 2019 and reside in Winthrop. School (ATC) is home to many Registration occurs by appointment only and great afterschool activities, See MASSSTART Page 11 will take place at the school as follows: one of which is MassSTART. 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