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The Mas- The Town of Winthrop sachusetts Department of has been moved to the Red Public Health had notified INDEPENDENT Zone designation, the high- Winthrop officials of eight est level of risk by state of- new cases on Friday and one ficials due to the increase additional resident affected in positive COVID-19 by COVID-19 on Tuesday . cases. Winthrop joins 21 The new Winthrop totals as other communities, includ- of Tuesday are as follows: ing Revere, Chelsea, Lynn 350 confirmed cases: 24 de- and Everett that also have ceased, 22 isolated and 304 been moved to the Red recovered. Newspaper Group Residents wait in line in their cars for the drive-thru COVID-19 test currently being offered Zone. While Boston has The Town of Winthrop at the E.B. Newton School parking lot at 45 Pauline Street. not been designated in the has reactivated its Emer- Red Zone, East Boston has gency Operations Center NEWS Briefs the highest infection rate in on Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the City and the highest per- order to centralize the re- AUGUST STREET centage of residents testing sponse effort to the recent SWEEPING STARTS Students start petition to positive. As of this week, uptick in COVID-19 cases. East Boston is at 11% for Those with questions about MONDAY, AUG. 24 those being tested positive the COVID-19 situation in The Town of Winthrop have their voices heard for the virus. town are encouraged to call conducts Street Sweeping compelled to have their hind in a class or get lost in The Town of Winthrop is operations on the last full By Kate Anslinger taking multiple steps to stop See COVID-19 Page 6 week of the month (last voices heard. As a result, a subject. That’s why this is week with a Friday) from As a result of the recent the twin rising seniors cre- so important to us.” April through October be- shift from hybrid to remote ated a petition, which al- Maura said that in addi- tween 7:00 AM and 4:00 learning, a few students are ready has 500 signatures. tion to the 500 signatures, Robbie Donovan wins first place PM on the day of a street’s taking a stand, hoping to get “As leaders of the senior many parents, students and trash collection. If there back in the classroom. class, Jenna and I wanted to community members have in statewide invention challenge When Maura and Jenna revisit the original laid out reached out in other ways is a holiday on the week preneur Club this summer. sweeping would normally Dorr discovered that the plan that 78% were in favor to show support. By Kate Anslinger school committee took a of,” said Maura. “Virtual According to an online The product, appropriately occur, sweeping is done a On August 13th, rising named “Fun Brushes,” was week early. revote on Monday, August learning is very ineffective. survey sent to parents, 78% th third grader Robbie Dono- derived from Robbie’s dis- Town ordinance prohib- 17 , switching from hybrid Information is very difficult voted to have their students learning to fully remote for to obtain, never mind all the back to a full/hybrid learn- van, received a call that he like of brushing his teeth its parking in a manner that will likely remember for the and includes two teeth impedes the street sweep- the start of the school year, distractions that come with ing model and 22% voted they were shocked and felt it. It is very easy to fall be- remote or undecided. rest of his life. On the other molds, toothpaste, a rinse er. Violation of the street end of the line was Ardith cup and soap, perfect for sweeping ordinance carries “We’ve worked two jobs this summer interact- Wieworka, Director of the brushing on the go. a $40.00 fine, and your ve- Massachusetts Afterschool hicle can be towed. ing with the public on a dai- ly basis. We’ve worn masks Partnership, calling to in- “I couldn’t believe I The remaining form Robbie that he was the won,” said Robbie, who 2020 street sweeping dates up to eight hours. And we, like many of our friends, first place winner of the En- immediately wrote an ac- are: Aug. 24-28 (week of trepreneur Pitch Challenge. ceptance speech, highlight- the 24th) Sep. 21-25 (week have shown that it can be done safely.” The eight-year-old was ing everyone who played of the 21st) Oct. 26- recently entered into the a role in the success of the 30 (week of the 26th) The twins are question- ing why everything else is state-wide contest as part of invention. reopening, while their ed- a product that he invented ucation is being put on the at the 21st Century’s Entre- See DONOVAN Page 3 DONOVAN BEACH back burner. CLOSED DUE “Last March when we Jenna and Maura Dorr, rising high school seniors are lead- TO HIGH ing the charge to get back in the classroom. See PETITION Page 3 TEST RESULTS On Friday, Aug. 21 Don- ovan Beach was closed due to high levels of Entero- cocci. The beach is being Winthrop voters set for State Primary retested and will reopen when normal levels resume. By Cary Shuman cess. Nov. 3. G & L Labs in Quincy, The U.S. Senate Dem- Candidates Kevin MA conducts weekly tests Winthrop voters will ocratic Primary, featuring O’Connor and Dr. Shiva of the water quality of 5 head to the polls on Tues- U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and Ayyadurai are vying for the beaches in Winthrop for day, Sept. 1 for the State Congressman Joe Kennedy Republican nomination for levels of Enterococci which Primary Election. III, is creating the most in- the U.S. Senate. is an indicator of fecal pol- Several residents have terest locally and statewide. The Winthrop polling lo- lution and possible enteric already cast their ballots The winner of the Demo- cations will be open from 7 pathogens. When the level through the mail-in voting cratic Primary will advance a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. exceeds 104 MPN (most and absentee voting pro- to the general election on probable number)/100 mL, the Town of Winthrop clos- es the beach. High levels are usually due to heavy Winthrop Foundation awards $3,600 grant Library rainfall and usually return By Cary Shuman The grant will allow the small way,” said Founda- to normal levels after a re- library to serve Winthrop tion Chairman Russ San- test. The Winthrop Founda- residents efficiently in the ford. Please take precaution tion has voted to award the book-borrowing and return Board Member Gus and temporarily refrain Winthrop Public Library a process. Winthrop residents Martucci added, “The Win- from swimming in closed grant of $3,600 for comput- can reserve a book online throp Foundation is here to beaches until levels return er software to expedite the and pick it up outside the distribute funds that were to safe conditions. Thawnk library’s drive-thru book re- library. generously donated by you for your cooperation. lease program. “These are unprecedent- Massport and will have a The library has been ed times and the Winthrop positive impact on all Win- See NEWS BRIEFS Page 2 closed due to COVID-19. Foundation is happy to throp residents.” Rising third-grader, Robbie Donovan, showcases his #1 help out our library in some winning invention, “Fun Brushes.” for the latest news in Price subject to COME IN AND CHECK change winthrop that you without .59 notice need to know, check OUT OUR HOT $ Per Gallon • 1001 Gal. Minimum • 24 Hour Service Winthroptranscript.com WEEKEND SPECIALS CALL FOR DAILY LOW PRICE www.winthropmktplace.com • 35 Revere St. Winthrop Winthrop Marketplace See Appreciatesour Ad on Page your 7 Continued Support Page 2 The Winthrop Sun Transcript • Thursday, August 27, 2020 Email: [email protected] WINTHROP POLICE BLOTTER The following incident ipal lot on Winthrop St. the officer his paid insur- made on Burrill Terrace. operator. fraction (CMVI) of having reports are among the calls 2358: An officer dis- ance receipts and the offi- The officers arrested a 57 0038: An officer stopped an excessively-tinted wind- to which the Winthrop Po- persed a group of youths cer directed the operator to year-old Winthrop woman a motor vehicle (MV) at shield and gave a verbal lice Department responded playing basketball with contact his insurance com- on two outstanding war- Pleasant St. and Tileston warning to the operator. for the period of Aug. 10 to loud music at the courts on pany to straighten out the rants. Rd. for a civil motor vehi- 1522: An officer stopped Aug. 16. Walden St. issue. 1850: An officer stopped cle infraction (CMVI) and a MV at Washington Ave. 1741: Officers responded a motor vehicle (MV) at gave a verbal warning to and Shirley St.