Winthrop School Committee member Todd Sacco is fuming after an act of vandalism that occurred at his home less than a week after a story appeared in the Winthrop Sun Transcript detailing his reasons for not voting in favor of…
Month: June 2013
Pancake Breakfast is Sunday: Father’s Day Tradition is Fun
One of the great traditions in Winthrop, which now spans some 50 years (that’s more than two full generations), is the annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast fundraiser to support the Winthrop High football program. The flapjack fest not only is…
Ferry Service Returning: The Boat is a Great Way to Get to Boston
A mode of public transportation long-enjoyed by South Shore residents, a ferry to Boston across Boston Harbor, once again is being afforded to Winthrop residents with the resumption of ferry service for the summer season. We honestly can say that…
Congratulations, WHS Softball: Lady Vikings Made a Nice Run in Tourney.
We want to take a small space to say, “Congratulations,†to the Winthrop High softball team for a fine season which saw our Lady Vikings fall by a slim 5-4 margin last Thursday in Lowell in the semifinals of the…
Remembering Paul Cellucci: Loved Mass., Fought ALS Bravely
When the news came out a few years back that former Governor and Ambassador to Canada A. Paul Cellucci had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Massachusetts residents of all political stripes were saddened at the prospect of our always-vigorous…
Police Blotter 06-13-2013
Monday, June 3 Abandoned 911 call from Temple Avenue. Number is unable to be called back. Verizon and ATT contacted for assistance. Customer Care reports it is a fixed AT&T Internet number. 92 reports unable to make contact with any…
Men’s Summer Hoop League Ready for Play
The Winthrop Men’s Summer Basketball League is set to return to the McKenna Courts. Sean Driscoll, director of the Winthrop Parks and Recreation Department, and Phil Lundberg, IAABO-sanctioned basketball referee, are trying to revive the league that was once a…
Obituaries 06-13-2013
William Walter Grover Retired BCBS Claims Examiner William Walter Grover, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, died on June 3. He was 64 years old. Bill graduated from Winthrop High School in 1967, attended Salem State College and was employed by…
WHS Graduation Set for Friday Night
One-hundred-and-twenty-four graduates will receive their diplomas during the Winthrop High School Class of 2013 commencement ceremonies Friday at 6 p.m. at Miller Field. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held indoors at the school gymnasium. Principal Gail…
Center Stage: Pereira Appears in NSMT’s Sound of Music
Eight-year-old Haven Pereira got the role and little sister Tegan Pereira spilled the beans. Heather Pereira had learned via a telephone call that her daughter Haven had landed a role in the North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) production of “The…