Monday, October 5 Party from George Street came to the state to report that his son just threatened him. Officer and father report son needs to be evaluated. Officers report they will respond along with EMS to have subject evaluated.…
Month: October 2015
Democrats Get Their Chance
The Democratic candidates running for President had their first debate of the political season Wednesday night at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders have been declared the “winners†in the…
Winthrop’s Presence at Columbus Day Activities
We always enjoy seeing Winthrop residents outside our town borders taking part in large-scale events and such was the case with Revere’s Columbus Day festivities that included a breakfast Sunday and a parade down Broadway Revere on the holiday. Of…
Debate Was a Success
The Winthrop Council President Debate was a success in that the two candidates — Craig Mael and Bob Driscoll Jr. — directly answered the questions posed by the panelists and articulated well their vision for the town and the advancement…
Sports 10-15-2015
Vikings football resumes tomorrow night By Sue Ellen Woodcock After shocking news came from the locker room last week, football in Winthrop resumes Friday night at 7 p.m. at Miller Field against the Saugus Sachems. Superintendent of Schools John Macero…
Obituaries 10-15-2015
Thomas Haffner Sr. Retired Boston Public Schools Science Technician; member of Winthrop Elks Thomas G. Haffner, Sr. of Walden Street, Winthrop passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on October 13. He was 65 years old. Born in…
Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival
Betsy Shane, Executive Director of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, Police Chief Terence Delehanty (center) and Fire Chief Paul Flanagan at the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival that was held on Sunday in Winthrop Center.
Six Candidates Seeking Seats On School Committee
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The hottest race for this election season is School Committee, with six candidates vying for three seats. Current School Committee members Gary Skomro, Maryalice Sharkey and Melissa Polino will not be seeking re-election, mostly citing time…
Popular Restaurant Called in for Smoking Violations
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The owners of the Kasbah have been called in to the next Board of Health meeting on Oct. 13 to discuss violations of the Town of Winthrop smoking regulations. According to the letter, “smoking of any…
Wickham Announces for School Committee
Jared Wickham has announced for Winthrop School Committee. The following is his statement: “I am a candidate for Winthrop School Committee and am a life long resident of Winthrop. As a former paraprofessional, special education teacher and current special education…