That was an emotional and thought-proving presentation by former Major League Baseball first-round draft pick Jeff Allison, who appeared at a Winthrop High School assembly last Thursday. Allison was simply one of the greatest high school pitchers in Massachusetts history…
Month: May 2013
Police Blotter 05-23-2013
Monday, May 13 Two calls of a loud party on Tileston Road. Units report large group cleared out of house. Family on Cottage Park Road came in to report that someone has taken the identity of a deceased family member.…
Lady Vikings Post Two More Victories
Two more strong outings from sophomore pitcher Maura Lanza, timely hitting, and strong defense proved to be the winning combination for the Winthrop High softball team in a pair of victories this past week over Swampscott and Beverly. Last Wednesday’s…
Obituaries 05-23-2013
Paula Magee Of Everett, formerly of Winthrop Paula J. (Coughlin) Magee of Everett, formerly of Winthrop, passed away at home on May 16, She was 51 years old. An employee of Citizens Energy Corporation, she was a former District Director…
Stepping out in Style
This group of Winthrop High School students had a great time at the Sophomore/Junior Social that was held on April 27 at the Cottage Park Yacht Club.
Winthrop Safe Boating Day to Be Held on May 19
“Winthrop Safe Boating Day-Operation Paddle Smart†begins 2013 National Safe Boating Week on Sunday May 19th at Cottage Park Yacht Club from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Come and learn how to properly wear inflatable life vests & inherently buoyant PFD’s properly,…
McKenna Downsizes School Budget
Winthrop Town Manager James McKenna released his recomended budget for Winthrop Public Schools totaling $16,563,000 last week. While the Winthrop School Committee voted to adopt a $16,722,000 level service budget McKenna approved slightly less but the budget still reflects a…
Ferry Service Slated to Resume on May 28
Town Manager James McKenna is “hopeful†that the town’s ferry service will begin this year on Tuesday, May 28. McKenna said the town has signed an agreement with a private business owner to run the ferry service that will carry…
Turco May Run for Council Pres.
Rumors were circulating in the town this week that former Council President Jeffrey Turco is considering a run for the position in the election in November. Turco served as president of the Council in 2010 and 2011. He was defeated…
Honan Seeks Volunteers to Aid in Project
Richard Honan has announced that this Saturday residents will be cleaning the bronze veterans’ markers in the Winthrop Cemetery from 8 a.m. to noon. “Come on down and lend a hand as we honor those who have defended this great…