No man is an island and no one knows this better than Marc Wallerce, owner of the Winthrop Marketplace. This year marks the 16th year that Winthrop Marketplace has been in business. Back in 1999 Wallerce left Liberty Market and…
Month: July 2015
Amy Epstein Named New CASA Head
She has big shoes to fill but Amy Epstein has already shown that she has no problem jumping into an organization that focuses on youth and the hurdles they face. Epstein, a native of Swampscott, who has spent several years…
Licensing Commission Approves Outdoor Seating
The Winthrop Licensing Commission has approved outdoor seating at La Siesta restaurant on Woodside Avenue. The commission met earlier this month and gave permission to La Siesta to move some of its indoor seating outdoors when desired. The Mexican restaurant…
Police Need Help in Finding Suspect
Winthrop Police Chief Terrance Delehanty said investigators would like to the speak with the man being sought for an alleged child abduction that occurred Tuesday morning in the new high school/middle school area. “Investigators are looking for the car captured…
Fireworks Display on Saturday Night
The annual Winthrop fireworks display is scheduled for Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m. The fireworks will be launched from Coughlin Playground in Point Shirley. The annual Horribles Parade will begin at 9 a.m. The parade will start at the…
Police Blotter 07-02-2015
Monday, June 22 Caller states that there is a group playing basketball at Pond Street Playground. Units report the area is clear prior to their arrival. Party on Hermon Street called to report that a strange man went to her…
Flamingos Mean Fundraiser Supporters
This summer Winthrop will be seeing a migration of pink flamingo lawn ornaments in front yards, like tropical, Floridian bungalows. Winthrop High School students will be initiating a flocking fundraiser from July 6- Aug. 6 to benefit their Class of…
WPS Offers Professional Development Over the Summer
Winthrop Public Schools have been collaborating with the Department of Education, analysts and consultants, and Superintendent John Macero to enhance professional development for staff and administration this summer and moving into the fall. “We’ve got a lot of things we’re…
Winthrop Public Schools Conclude Very Long Year
It has been a long year for Winthrop Public Schools; not simply because of the 183 days, but because of the preparation for swing space that began during last year’s final day of school. Superintendent John Macero is looking forward…
Have a Happy — and Safe — Fourth of July
Now that the weather forecast seems to indicate that Mother Nature will be cooperative for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend (although we will have unseasonably cool temperatures), we’re sure that all of our fellow Americans will find a way…