Exceptional Winthrop two family, newly available Winthrop, MA 02152 | 617-846-9900 Christina D’Urbano Marenghi Established Call Christina forin details1882 617-593-5618 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, WINTHROP SENIOR CENTER BBQ August 30, 2018 New pavilion dedicated to INDEX Police Report 2 Winthrop’s Mary Kelley Editorials 4 man. Through The Years 5 By Sue Ellen Woodcock “She is the first woman in Then and Now 5 town to receive an honor like Obituaries 13 Never in her wildest dreams this,” Hyett said. “And it is Classified 14 did Conservation Commis- well deserved. Her goal was Business Directory 15 sioner Mary Kelley think something would be named always to get things done cor- for her, but on Monday after- rectly and to never compro- noon the new pavilion at the m i s e .” INDEPENDENT Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecol- “Today we celebrate the ogy Park and Walking Path- partnership among munic- way off Morton Street was ipal, state and community named to honor the work of groups that worked together Kelley. to protect and make accessible Joining in the dedication this marshland – helping to were Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, preserve our precious coast- Speaker of the House Robert al environment and provide DeLeo, State Sen. Joe Boncore, a place for the community Newspaper Group DCR Commissioner Leo Roy, to gather and explore,” said Town Manager Austin Faison, House Speaker Robert A. Town Council President Ron DeLeo. “We also honor Mary NEWS Briefs Vecchia, Councilor Jim Let- Kelley for her decades of pub- PHOTO BY MARIANNE SALZA terie, Friends of the Belle Isle lic service to the communi- Heather Martin, Teresa Calla, Teddi Mantia, Joyce Russis, and Marguerite Fleury were all smiles at Marsh and more. ty as a steward of Winthrop’s LOOKING FOR the Winthrop Senior Center BBQ on Wednesday, Aug. 22. The event was sponsored by the Win- Kelley, 81 years old and open spaces.” WINTHROP FERRY throp Police and Fire departments. a retired schoolteacher, has “Mary been on the Conser- CREW served on the Conservation vation Commission since be- The Winthrop Ferry is Commission as a member and fore the Blizzard of ‘78 that hit looking for crew. The success- Residents gear up for new school year the chairperson. She is now Winthrop hard,” said Barbara commissioner emeritus and ful crew member will patrol School committee mem- each school, as well as per- By Kate Anslinger Norm Hyett is now the chair- deck area while underway to bers are encouraging parents tinent information, is listed See KELLEY Page 8 maintain discipline and order With just one week left to stay updated on news and below: and prevent passengers from to go before the first day of upcoming activities, by check- entering unauthorized areas; school, parents, teachers and ing the school’s Facebook pag- Gorman Fort Banks prevent accidents from occur- students are stocking up on es. Pre-K am: 8 a.m.-10:40 a.m. ring while passengers enter school supplies, signing up for “We encourage parents to Pre-K pm: 11:20 a.m.-2pm and exit the vessel; supervise activities, and getting com- get involved and be informed,” Pre-K full day: 8 a.m. - 1 and participate in docking of fortable with the many tran- said School Committee mem- p.m. the vessel; greet all customers sitions that are involved in ber, Jen Powell. “Join the PTO, Grade K and 1: 8 a.m. -2:20 and process all ferry tickets on the start of a school year. The check out the school Facebook p.m. board.If you are interested in new schedule is guaranteed pages, and reach out to your Grade 2: 7:40 a.m. - 2 p.m. joining our team, please email to bring on more traffic and it student’s teachers.” On Sept. 5, 6, and 7, kin- Tanji at [email protected] is important for drivers to be The first day of school is dergarten students will visit throp.ma.us and we will send mindful of students walking Wednesday, Sept. 5, . The ar- at pre-determined times for you the complete job descrip- to and from school. rival and dismissal times for a screening appointment and tion. There is some minimal for a transitional visit. On Monday, Sept. 10, kindergar- Mary Kelley, center, and her friends David and Claire Hubbard See NEWS BRIEFS Page 6 ten students will have a de- during the dedication fo the new pavillion and pathway. See State Primary Election set layed start and begin at 8:30 more photos on Page 8. a.m. The following day, Sep- TRASH for Tuesday, September 4 tember 11, students will begin at the usual daily start time of New Town Manager begins work NOTICE 8 a.m. and dismiss with the 1st The State Primary Election Middle/High School at 400 grade students at 2:20 p.m. By Sue Ellen Woodcock “Over the next couple of Due to the Monday, Labor Day will be held the day after La- Main St. Arthur T. Cummings months what I would like to bor Day, Tuesday, Sept. 4. Grades 3, 4, 5: 8:25 a.m. - Austin Faison has already do is get a better understand- Holiday on Sept. 3, 2018, Polls will open at 7am and Pay attention to post- been Winthrop’s new town ing of the financial decisions trash will be delayed by close at 8pm. ed signs regarding parking manager for a week and he’s that have been made in the one day. The polling places are: around the Winthrop Middle/ See SCHOOL Page 3 getting a good picture of what past few years,” Faison said. Capitol Waste Services, Inc. Precinct 1 – Winthrop High School and around the Winthrop has to offer and how Middle/High School at 400 Arthur T Cummings School. it will move along. 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