The Winthrop Town Council unanimously approved a proposal by Town Council President Jeffrey Turco that the administrative functions of town government and the Winthrop School Department be consolidated. The School Committee must also approve the consolidation, and will discuss Turco’s…
Month: January 2010
Smooth skating – Despite late start to season, Driscoll says rink doing very well this year
The temporary repairs that were made to Larsen Rink during the rink’s off-season in the summer and early fall seem to be working well, as hockey teams, leagues and skaters stream back to the local ice skating rink on Pauline…
Winthrop Rotary pledges$1,000 for Haiti Relief – Seeks local donations for more shelter boxes
The Winthrop Rotary Club pledged a $1,000 contribution to purchase a shelter box that would contain a tent and supplies for a family for the Haiti Relief efforts. In fact, the Rotary District of which Winthrop is a part, has…
Hockey team beats St. Mary’s, prepares for Peabody
The Winthrop High hockey team won both of its games this past week, defeating Salem 7-0 Saturday and St. Mary’s of Lynn 2-0 on Monday. The victories improve the Vikings’ record to a sterling 10-1-1 on the season (which qualifies…
Hoopmen fall to English after dramatic win Sunday
Perhaps it was too much drama in one week. Tuesday night’s contest between 12-1 Winthrop and undefeated Lynn English had been billed as the game of the year on the North Shore. However, the Vikings already had turned in their…
Gymnastics team drops close meet to No. Andover
Most sports are said to be “a game of inches.†But in gymnastics (as well as figure skating), close contests are measured in tenths of a point, or even hundredths. Such was the case for the Winthrop/Lynn English gymnastics team…
Girls hockey team ties Marblehead, 1-1
“Close but no cigar,†“Close only counts in horseshoes,†or “Live by the sword, die by the sword,†you have your choice of sayings for the Winthrop High girls hockey team, who held a 1-0 lead for 44:24 of their…
Arrest Report 01-27-2010
Monday, January 18 1:18 p.m. – Caller reported that her vehicle’s tires were slashed on the Elks parking lot the previous night. 1:32 p.m. – Report of an alarm going off on Grandview Avenue. Officer reports building is secure. 2:52…
Consolidation is the word – Can the School Department merge with town offices?
Just two meetings into his tenure as Council President, Jeffrey Turco has offered a bold plan for the future of the Town of Winthrop. Turco proposed at Tuesday’s Council meeting that the administrative functions of the School Department and town…
Step up and say what’s on your mind – Citizen comment period at Council meetings is open to all
The Winthrop Town Council will continue to give all residents an opportunity to address the board during the “public comment†portion of its meetings. The Council voted to give citizens five minutes to speak on any issue they feel is…