Sean Driscoll knows football and when your team rushes for 305 yards, your quarterback, son Dylan Driscoll accounts for 113 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, and your go-to captain, Jordan Corbett has another stellar performance (141 yards rushing,…
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…
The Race Is on: Gill, Turco Square off in Televised Debate
Council President Peter Gill and challenger Jeffrey Turco offered contrasting views about how they would lead the town in the next two years during a spirited Council President Debate Tuesday night broadcast live on WCAT. The candidates disagreed on just…
The Great Debate: Gill, Turco Set out Their Points-of-view
Tuesday night’s debate between Town Council candidates Peter Gill, the incumbent Council President, and Jeffrey Turco, the challenger, well-served both the voters and the candidates. As was the case two years ago, when their roles were reversed and Mr. Turco…
Congressional Primary: Primary Day for Markey’s Seat Is Tuesday
Voters in our Congressional district will go to the polls this Tuesday in a primary election to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the Congressional seat formerly held by Ed Markey, who now is one of our U.S. Senators.…
Fall Fair Fun: Annual Parks and Rec. Event Is Saturday
The annual Fall Crafts Fair sponsored by the Winthrop Parks and Recreation Department will be held Saturday at Ingleside Park. Parks and Recreation Director Sean Driscoll and his staff do a great job organizing this annual event and families always…
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…