Pat McGee was so proud she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. The Hall of Fame boys track coach had just watched one of her captains, senior John “Jake†Connors, break the school’s 34-year-old high jump record by soaring…
Month: April 2010
‘Brownbagging’ policy discussed – Business owner critical of process, lack of input
Cindy Levins, co-owner of the Luna Boutique and Moonstruck Café, said while she accepts the Town Council’s decision to institute a "brownbagging" ordinance, she’s disappointed in the council’s vote to implement a $400 fee that certain food establishments will now…
Budget process isn’t going to be easy; state aid reduced $400,000
If you think what happens at the State House does not affect the quality of life in Winthrop, take a good look at the coming year’s Town budget. Town officials were wrestling with an almost $400,000 deficit in the budget…
The sky’s the limit for record holder Connors
When Kevin McGee leapt six feet, five inches 34 years ago in the spring of 1976 to establish a new Winthrop High School record in the high jump, Gerald Ford was President. Happy Days, Charlie’s Angels, and MASH were among…
Milano, Hatzisavas notch back to back shutouts for Vikings
Will Milano and Anthony Hatzisavas tossed complete game shutouts to lead the Winthrop High baseball team to victories of 5-0 over Danvers and 3-0 over Swampscott this past week. “Both Will and Anthony pitched great games for us,†said WHS…
Lady Vikings defeat three NEC opponents
The Winthrop High softball team is on a roll with a four game winning streak, including the last three over Northeastern Conference rivals Gloucester, 9-4; Danvers, 11-7 (marking the first win for a Lady Viking softball team at Danvers since…
Boys tennis team wins pair to improve to 3-2 on season
The Winthrop High boys tennis team won two matches in convincing fashion to raise their record to 3-2 on the season. Coach Barbara Hoffman’s squad defeated St. Mary’s of Lynn 4-1 and then shut out Gloucester 5-0. In the match…
Fucillo wins three events vs. Beverly
Jenny Fucillo continued her march through the Northeastern Conference, once again demolishing all comers in the hurdles in last week’s meet with Beverly. Jenny took first in the 400 intermediate hurdles in a time of 69.0 and first in the…
Questions Remain – Is the School Department ready to vacate the E.B. Newton School?
There appears to be some mixed signals being sent from all parties regarding the School Department’s willingness and ability to leave its administrative headquarters at the E.B. Newton School by the previously announced deadline of August 31, 2010. It was…
Week Argument – Verbal exchange between Turco and McKenna caught some by surprise
The verbal exchange between Town Council President Jeffrey Turco and Town Manager James McKenna concerning Mr. Turco’s motion to consider having Town Hall open for business on Fridays caught some observers by surprise. Mr. McKenna indicated that he would like…