Wildland Firefighters' Memorial

Recently, I attended the dedication of the wildland firefighters’ memorial in Winthrop’s Mack Lloyd park. On behalf of the Town of Winthrop, I want to express how honored and grateful we are to be able to provide a home for this beautiful and important memorial. The Town also wishes to thank all those who worked on, donated to, and supported this project over the years. Wildland fire is part of our lives in the Methow Valley and we must always remember and honor those who put themselves in harm’s way to protect our lives and property from it.

Thank You,

Dave Acheson

Mayor of Winthrop

Cardboard recycling dropoff in Winthrop

Methow Recycles and the Town of Winthrop are pleased to announce that a drop-off site for corrugated cardboard recycling is now open on Horizon Flats Road across from North Valley Lumber. The site will be open until snow arrives. Please flatten your cardboard before placing it in the bin to maximize the effectiveness of the program. Future plans include a drop-off bin for other materials that Methow Recycles collects.

Town Council 2008 Budget Workshop

The Winthrop Town Council will hold a special meeting at 6pm Friday November 2nd, 2007 to work on the 2008 Town Budget. Public comments, ideas, and suggestions will be accepted during the first half hour of the meeting. Please limit comments and presentations to five minutes. Lengthier presentations may be submitted in writing at Town Hall. For more information please call 996-2320.

Town of Winthrop Volunteer Celebration

The Town of Winthrop invites the public to a celebration of the volunteers and groups that have given of their time over the last year to help the Town make Winthrop a great place to live, work, and visit. The event will take place on Wednesday October 24th, 2007 from 6pm to 8pm at the Winthrop Barn. The evening will begin with a social hour from 6pm to 7pm with refreshments being served. At 7pm, the volunteer recognition presentation will begin. The evening will conclude around 8pm with dessert being served. Please join us to recognize these generous individuals and groups. For more information, please contact Town Hall at 509-996-2320.