It is great news that there is a groundbreaking ceremony set for Tuesday at the site of the Winthrop Hospital on Lincoln Street where a new assisted living residential facility will be built. The property has been vacant for a…
Month: June 2013
Major Drug Bust by Police: Force Once Again is Doing a Great Job
There was some major drug possession and drug distribution happening in the middle of our town, literally on Main Street. But thanks to the efforts of the Winthrop Police Department and with assistance from their colleagues in Revere, that illegal…
Police Blotter 06-20-2013
Monday, June 10 Caller reports his son is out of control. Officers report verbal and the son will be leaving for the night with his mother. Police responding to assist with a lock out of a residence. Lt. Perrin received…
Winthrop High Sails to a Successful Season: MVP Nicole O’Brien Leads to Team to 7-4 Record
The Winthrop High School sailing team completed a successful season under second-year head coach Joe Zambella, compiling a 7-4 record against area schools. The Vikings had 12 athletes on the team, led by captain Nicole O’Brien, who was the team’s…
Obituaries 06-20-2013
Ruth Adams Retired Secretary Ruth (Freeman) Adams of Winthrop died on June 16 at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, Revere. She was 105 years old. Born in Boston, the loving daughter of the late Janet D. (MacDuffie) and Charles Clark,…
Showing off Their Caps at WHS Graduation
Winthrop High School graduates Sophie Gillespie, Sophia Grayson, Colleen O’Keefe, Renee LoPresti, and Jordan Griffiths display their artistic graduation caps at the Class of 2013 commencement ceremonies Friday night.
All Aboard: Ferry Service Resumes in Town
As a peninsula, it seems only natural that The Town of Winthrop would provide water transportation for its residents to and from Boston. It’s a more environmentally friendly way of commuting than driving a car, and offers a relaxing, spacious…
Council Committee Delays Action on Safety Ordinance
The meeting had a little bit of everything: an impassioned speech by Fire Chief Paul Flanagan, an amicable exchange between Council President Peter Gill and former President Jeffrey Turco, hearty applause for former Selectman Martin O’Brien, and three hours of,…
DeLeo to Hold Winthrop Beach Cleanup, June 22
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D–Winthrop) announced that the annual Winthrop Beach Cleanup will be held Saturday, June 22nd at 9 a.m. Volunteers should meet at the corner of Shore Drive and Dolphin Avenue. “I am proud to join my…
Donations Sought For Fireworks
At the last Town Council meeting Chief Paul Flanagan had stated that the town’s annual 4th of July Fireworks were in question. No sponsor had stepped up to organize the event. Town Manager, James McKenna expressed his concern to Chief…