Month: October 2013

Obituaries 10-17-2013

Priscilla Prozantes Retired Proprietor of Peter’s Variety in East Boston Priscilla (Georgopoulos) Prozantes, a resident of Winthrop for 70 years, passed away at the Massachusetts General hospital on October 11. She was 91 years old. Prior to her retirement, Priscilla…

Congratulations, Rob

Congratulations to our former Winthrop High Athletic Director, Rob O’Leary, on his appointment as the new Athletic Director at Saugus High School. Rob enjoyed being the leader of the Vikings’ athletic program during his three years as its director and…

Letters to the Editor

Vote yes for new schools Dear Editor, The most important item on the November 5th ballot for the Town of Winthrop, for its impact now and in years to come, is the ballot question for the new combined middle/high school.…

Police Blotter 10-10-2013

Monday, September 30 Two motor vehicles that were previously given a verbal warning on September 16th about obeying the posted signs during school hours on Revere Street once again failed to comply. The owners of both vehicles were issued Town…

Vikings Sweep the Salem Witches, 21-0

This weird and wonderful season continued with another impressive victory for the Winthrop High football team. After dismantling Revere in a non-Thanksgiving game, the Vikings played Salem High but not at Bertram Field which won’t be ready until November. Instead…