The Massport Authority really came through in a big way for the Winthrop Little League and on behalf of our young baseball players, coaches, and parents, we say, “Thank you†to Massport officials for the generous $5,000 donation to the…
Month: May 2016
Miller Field Vote is June 21
The prospect of an entirely new Miller Field complex — to go along with the state-of-the-art, $80 million Winthrop Middle/High School that opens later this year — is a necessary adjunct for any high school, but especially for a town…
Congratulations,Senator Boncore
All that remains is for Winthrop’s favorite son Joseph Boncore to take the oath of office as the new State Senator for the First Suffolk and Middlesex District. Boncore is the first Winthrop resident to serve in this esteemed position.…
Sports 05-12-2016
WHS sports roundup WHS boys tennis nears two milestones The Winthrop High boys tennis team raised its record to 7-2 with an exciting 4-1 triumph over Danvers this past Tuesday. The victory moves the Vikings closer to a pair of…
Obituaries 05-12-2016
Anthony Ancillo, Sr. Winthrop Highway Department retiree Anthony J. Ancillo, Sr. of Fenno Street, Revere, formerly of Winthrop, passed away at the McLean Hospital in Belmont on April 30. He was 78 years old. Born in Revere, the beloved son…
Winthrop Little League Opening Day
Pitcher Charlie Ferreira winds up to make his pitch during Opening Day Festivities for the Winthrop Little League. The Opening Day parade and celebration took place on Saturday morning, April 30.
Wounded Vet Ride Set for May 14,Woman Vet to be among Honorees
By John Lynds Over 6,000 motorcycles will roar through area Saturday as part of the 6th Annual ‘Wounded Vet Ride’ on Saturday May 14. The annual event raises money to for four local veterans wounded in combat overseas. The daylong…
Veterans Warned about Driving on Winthrop Beach:Cited While Putting American Flag on Breakwater
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It’s something Winthrop veterans have been doing since Sept. 13, 2001 – just two days after the worst terrorist attack in United States history. The local veterans have been placing an American flag on the breakwater…
Public Input Being Sought on Project Override
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Winthrop residents will have a chance on May 17 to voice their opinions and concerns about capping the debt exclusion override for the Miller Field/Lewis Lake project at $8 million in a public hearing. Tuesday night…
Senate Election is Tuesday
By Cary Shuman Winthrop’s registered voters can cast their ballots in the First Suffolk and Middlesex District State Senate general election Tuesday, May 12. Winthrop attorney Joseph Boncore, is the lone candidate on the ballot, having topped the ticket in…