Month: October 2015

Police Blotter 10-15-2015

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.…

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…

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…

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…