WINTHROP TOWN MANAGER’S WEEKLY BLOG May 18, 2017 Volume 2, Number 20 Manager’s Message from your Town Manager, Jim McKenna Center Area Construction Updates Crew 1: 5/19 to 5/26 The crew will continue to install main on Pleasant Street from Plummer Ave to Sunnyside Ave. the crew ran into some obstacles which BOOK, COOKIE, AND PLANT SALE is slowing them down. They will most likely be done with Pleasant street by Tuesday next week. Then the crew will start installing sidetap connections to all the side street off of Come to the St John's Episcopal "Book, Cookie and Plant Pleasant street, starting with Sale," to browse and buy. Sunnyside Ave towards Cottage Park. May 20th 9am-1pm 222 Bowdoin Street Crew 2 Shop among thousands of books for all ages, a wide variety 5/19 to 5/26- The crew will of homegrown plants, and our famous baked goods. complete main installation on Cottage Park tomorrow. Then Packaged Lobster Lunches will be available at the fair, for as long will proceed to connect the as the supply lasts, so reservations are encouraged. For those mains on Cottage and Somerset who wish to reserve a Lobster Lunch, please call or text Carol to the main on Pleasant street Belcher at 617-913-5182 by Thursday May 18 8pm. Lunch includes by Tuesday next week. Then a generous lobster roll, triple chocolate brownie and bag of chips. will move to Woodside Ave on ♣ See you there! ♣ Wednesday to continue with 2017 STREET SWEEPING the test holes that Started on Saturday for the rest of the The Town of Winthrop conducts Street week. Sweeping operations on the last full week of the month (last week with a Friday) from April There will be no crews working through October between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Pleasant street on Saturday. on the day of a street's trash collection. If Only one crew will be working there is a holiday on the week sweeping would and they will be on Woodside normally occur, sweeping is done a week early. Ave starting test holes. Town ordinance prohibits parking in a manner that impedes the street sweeper. Violation of the street sweeping ordinance carries a $40.00 fine, and your vehicle can be towed. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend! The 2017 street sweeping dates are: May 22 – 26 June 26-30 July 24-28 Best regards, Aug. 21-25 Sep. 25-39 Oct. 23-27 Jim McKenna Both Winthrop Shore Drive and Winthrop Parkway are DCR Contact Us roadways. These sweeping operations are conducted by the DCR Town Manager’s Office independently of the Town of Winthrop. (617) 846-1705 DCR states that both of their roadways in Winthrop conduct sweeping operations on the THIRD THURSDAY of the month [email protected] between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM from April through November. hrop.ma.us Vehicles parked on Winthrop Shore Drive or Winthrop Parkway during their designated sweeping times may be ticketed and towed. If your vehicle is towed from either of these roadways, please contact the Massachusetts State Police, Revere Barracks at 781-284-0038. RPM Fitness’s annual road race fundraiser will take place on Saturday May 20, 2017 at 9am at RPM Fitness, 120 Banks Street, Winthrop, MA 02152. This year’s theme is “Paying it forward”. This year RPM’s goal is to raise $10,000.00. 100 % of this year’s proceeds will help benefit Kellsey’s Army, Elle’s Army, the Sabrina Feudo Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Boston Wounded Vets all members of the community whose lives have been impacted one way or another by a heartbreaking disease. None of this would be possible if it wasn’t for all those in the Winthrop community and beyond who have graciously donated to our events. This year we are expecting another great event and look forward to seeing all of our participants cross the finish line! Sign up at http://www.rpmfitnesswinthrop.com/programs/rpm-road-race/ WINTHROP HEALTH DEPARTMENT DANA FARBER – SKIN CANCER PREVENTION SCREENINGS Date: Friday, June 2nd Time: 11am – 3pm Location: Parking Lot at the bottom of the EB Newtown (Dana Farber Van will be there) Cost: FREE Residents can stay informed of Est Time : 15 – 30 minutes depending on each individual all town notifications: *MUST BE 18 TO PARTICIPATE Event details: Digital Camera of skin mapping with photo scan of skin damage. Education on skin cancer signs and treatments, prevention, skin Sign up for Code Red & the checks, resources, sun safety practices and “freebies” Town Manager’s Blog- http://www.town.winthrop.m PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: a.us/subscriber Contact the PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE: Deanna Faretra (617) 846- 1077 x1061 Email: [email protected] Town Website- www.town.winthrop.ma.us Drop off at the clothing drive trailer located at the skating rink parking lot. Recycling of textiles can help reduce our impact on the planet What we accept: Facebook- All wearable clothing items, plus paired shoes, pocketbooks, https://www.facebook.com/ draperies, curtains, sheets, bed spreads, throws, towels & winthropma pillowcases. Everything must be free of wetness, moisture, grease, mold, solvents or food waste. Used Toys We accept Soft, Stuffed Animals--Small Hard Toys--No large bulky toys. Your clean useable stuffed animals will be donated to a children’s charity Used Shoes All shoes should be paired--No skates--No heels over 1.5” No winter boots --No gummies or flip-flops. Unacceptable Materials Excluded are rugs, carpets, pillows, electric blankets, industrial uniforms, disposable clothing, hospital or medical garments & diapers (of any type). Funds from this drive will help the PTC to support programs and events The Winthrop High Parent Teachers Club THANKS YOU for your participation in this and other fundraising efforts! Reuse-- Reduce-- Recycle-- 2017 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS The American Legion Post 146 is pleased to sponsor the Town of Winthrop 2017 Memorial Day events. th Sunday, May 28 Schedule of Events 8:00 am Marine Memorial Service at the Winthrop Elks 10:00 am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church 11:30 am Memorial Dedication for Libero Laura – Corner of Buchanan and Freemont Street 12:15 pm Memorial Dedication for Robert Sloane – Corner of Somerset and Woodside Avenue 2017 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE The American Legion Post 146 is pleased to announce a kick off to summer with the bi-annual Winthrop Memorial Day Parade. th Monday, May 29 2:00 pm Please make sure to come out and join us in celebrating this fun community event. The route will be starting at Walden Street to Pauline Street down left to Pleasant Street left down River Road and ending at the Little League field on Cross Street. Attention Community Organizations The 2017 Memorial Day Parade Committee would like to invite you (or your organization) to participate in this year's Memorial Day Parade, which will take place Monday May 29th at 2:00 pm, with the line up starting at 1:00 pm. Come join in the fun with bands, floats, and local groups as we march/walk/drive through the lovely streets of Winthrop. Please call Richard Gay at (617) 797-7400. This will assist us with the staging process and cable television coverage. Thank you in advance for helping us support the rich heritage of our town and veteran community. th 9 ANNUAL WINTHROP TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE th Saturday June 10 9 am – 1pm $25 registration includes: Internet and Print Advertising Balloons delivered to your door Included in the Town Wide Yard Sale Permit Listed on printed maps Spot on official Google map st Registration ends on May 31 . Contact the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce to register at (617) 846-9898. PARKS AND RECREATION JUNE CAMPS Winthrop Parks and Recreation will hold Cheerleading and Soccer Camps this June. Register online at www.winthroprec.com Children ages 4-14. CHEERLEADING CLINIC Basic to Intermediate Skills & Techniques • Basic to Intermediate Stunts • Basic to Intermediate Tumbling Choreographed Cheers & Dances All participants will perform their newly learned skills and routines on the last night of the clinic for their families and friends! Youth Cheerleading Clinics June 12, 13, 14, & 15 Monday through Thursday 5:30-7:30pm Cost is $90.00 LOCATION WHS gymnasium Instruction by the WHS Varsity Cheerleaders & Coaches We are very excited to spend an exciting week with your child! We have many fun cheer-related activities planned. All cheerleaders must wear sneakers in order to participate. Please wear clothing that is comfortable and non-restrictive. For safety purposes, no jewelry is allowed and hair must be off the shoulders. Also, please bring a bottle of water or sport beverage every night! CHALLENGER SPORTS - BRITISH SOCCER CAMP Participants will love this week-long soccer camp which focuses on basic skills and having fun! Fee includes Ball & T-Shirt! Camp runs Monday through Friday 6/26 -6/30 at Cellucci Field Mini Soccer (ages 3-6) 8am - 9am $90.00 Half Day ( ages 6-14) 9am - 1200pm $150.00 Full Day ( ages 8-14) 9AM - 330PM $185.00 FREE ROUND-TRIP RIDE ON THE WINTHROP FERRY 5/15 – 5/31 To celebrate the start of a new ferry season the Winthrop Town Council and Town Manager James McKenna are offering each adult resident in the Town of Winthrop, 1 round-trip ferry ride on the Winthrop Ferry Valkyrie between May 15 and May 31, 2017. Any resident who claims the free ferry ride will be entitled to bring along one child 5 or under for that free round-trip ferry ride as well.