Jennifer O’Connell has begun her duties as the new director of pupil personnel services for the Winthrop school system. O’Connell was the assistant principal of the Cummings Elementary School for the past two years. Superintendent of John Macero appointed O’Connell…
Month: September 2013
BSA Info Session on Sept. 16
Boy Scouts of America Information Session and Sign Up Night will be held on Monday, September 16 at 7pm in the St. John the Evangelist Church School cafeteria, 320 Winthrop Street, Winthrop, MA  02152. Come learn about the exciting world…
Delehanty Urges Motorists to Drive Carefully with Schools Open
With the start of the new school year this week, Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty has a message for Winthrop motorists: Drive carefully and exercise caution on the roads, especially in the areas around the schools. “We want to make…
A Winthrop Welcome for Principal Belastock
Many Winthrop High students will meet their new principal, Eileen Belastock, for the first time when they enter the high school for their first day of classes Friday. Ms. Belastock has some very big shoes to fill, taking over the…
A Promotion for Jen O’Connell
We have known Jennifer O’Connell since her days as a three-sport scholar athlete and captain and student leader at Lynn Classical High school and maybe that’s why we’re so pleased that this terrific young lady has been promoted to the…
Remembering Jim Gobiel
We join the community in expressing our condolences to our high school athletic director Peter Gobiel and his entire family on the loss of William “Jim” Gobiel, who passed away August 28 at the age of 87. Peter perfectly captured…
Happy Rosh Hashana
We would like to wish our Jewish friends a Happy and Healthy New Year as they celebrate the High Holidays. Temple Tifereth Israel celebrated its 100th year at a wonderful gala earlier this year and we welcome this opportunity to…
Congratulations, Diana Nyad
The news that long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad successfully had crossed the Straits of Florida from Cuba to Key West this past weekend brought a degree of wonder and joy to all who learned of her accomplishment. First and foremost, this…
Police Blotter 09-05-2013
Monday, August 26Â 92 report two parties sleeping in a motor vehicle on Cross Street. Parking ticket issued and vehicle moved. Caller on Dolphin Avenue states there is a group making a lot of noise making it difficult to sleep.…
Vikings Are Ready for Opening Game Next Weekend
The dress rehearsals are over. It’s showtime beginning next weekend. The Winthrop High School football team will open its 2013 season against Saugus on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. at Stackpole Field. The Vikings performed well in scrimmages against…