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Council Votes 8-0 to End Taxi Fare Regulation

The Town Council voted unanimously to end the town's authority to set Winthrop taxi rates for in-town trips, a role members said online ride services like Uber and Lyft have made obsolete. Council President Jim Letterie pushed for the vote a month after the council approved raising the base fare from $8 to $10 on a 6-3 tally. Company head Shawn Cluen said he has no plans to raise fares again; state law still lets him set prices for trips crossing town lines, such as Logan airport runs that typically cost $28.

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Vikings Beat Essex Tech 28-18 in Season Opener

Winthrop football opened its season with a 28-18 win over Essex Tech, powered by strong special teams and a late touchdown run from Nate Previte.

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Winthrop Hosts Northeast Metro RVT Tonight

Both teams enter at 1-0 as Winthrop hosts Northeast Metro RVT in a non-conference varsity football game at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.

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Youth Soccer Set for Coughlin Park Friday

Winthrop Parks & Recreation hosts youth soccer at Coughlin Park on Bayview Avenue from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.

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Northeast Massachusetts Drought Eases to Level 1

State environmental officials reported Sept. 17 that the Northeast Region improved to Level-1 Mild Drought, though Suffolk County still sees low rainfall and conservation remains urged.

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Library Hosts Storytime Session Friday Morning

Winthrop Public Library and Museum hosts a Storytime session for young children and caregivers at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, in the Children's Rooms.

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State Grants to Fund Energy Help in Winthrop

Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop will share $249,000 in state-backed grants over three years, funding an energy advocate to help residents, landlords, and small businesses access Mass Save assessments, weatherization, and utility assistance.

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WHS Boys Soccer Opens 3-0; Volleyball Wins Opener

Winthrop High boys soccer started the season 3-0, outscoring opponents 19-3, while volleyball opened with a win over Saugus before losing at Chelsea.

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WHS Girls Soccer Hosts Lynn Tech Saturday

Winthrop High girls soccer hosts Lynn Tech at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Miller Field, after opening the season with a loss to Danvers.

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Planning Board Reviews 19-Unit Winthrop St. Project

The Planning Board continues reviewing a proposed mixed-use building at 210 Winthrop Street with 19 residential units and one commercial unit Monday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m.

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Zoning Board to Hear 30-Unit Shirley St. Conversion

The Zoning Board of Appeals considers converting a lodging hotel at 312 Shirley Street into a 30-unit apartment building, including requested relief for use and parking, Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m.

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Council to Consider New Ordinance Posting Rules

The Town Council meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, to consider a proposal requiring ordinances and appropriation orders to be posted in a newspaper or on the town website at least seven days before final passage.

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Sanctioned Tennis Match Play Set for Sept. 19

A Saturday Sanctioned Singles Matchplay event is scheduled in Winthrop on Sept. 19, offering 1-2 UTR-rated singles matches within 2.5 hours for registered players.

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Winthrop Cares Rallies Donations for Fire Victims

Winthrop Cares announced new donation methods and ticket sales Sept. 17 for an upcoming benefit barbecue at Pleasant Park Yacht Club to aid families affected by the River Road fire.

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