By Sue Ellen Woodcock In a joint meeting, the Town Council and the Planning Board voted to grant to the owners of 15-17 Walden St. a Special Development Overlay District (SDOD) designation intended to rehab or reuse a property that…
Month: September 2016
Police Blotter 09-08-2016
Monday, August 29 Caller from Overlook Drive stated that his wife has fallen and needs help lifting her. WFD notified and 92 responded. Calling party on Shirley Street stated her ex-boyfriend is harassing her. It is to the point that…
Legislatures Reflect On State Session Accomplishments
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo, Representative RoseLee Vincent and Senator Joseph Boncore joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature in completing a productive 2015-2016 session which included the passage of multiple landmark bills. Over the past two years, the Legislature…
Letter to the Editor
Thanks election staff Dear Editor: The Town Clerk’s Office would like to give many thanks to the election staff and support staff that have allowed us to successfully complete six elections in 12 months! Our elections staff is made up…
The Great Debate
Speaking of the Presidential Election, the first debate between Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump is projected to be one of the most-watched political events of all time. We’re talking that this will be the “Super Bowl 
Still Time to Vote
The polls are open until 8 p.m. for today’s (Thursday) election and we hope you’ll vote if you haven’t done so. The election for Sheriff of Suffolk County and Register of Deeds are on the ballot while Winthrop residents can…
The Opening of Our Beautiful New School
The opening of the new Winthrop Middle/High School building serves as a triumph for all who came together and worked so hard to make this wonderful day a reality. It took years of organizing, planning, holding meetings, and ultimately the…
Sports 09-08-2016
From The Press Box Opening the New Stadium By: Jim Lederman The Winthrop Vikings and Danvers Falcons kick off a new season Friday night at 7 p.m. in Danvers. The Falcons will open the new Deering Stadium. The game is…
Obituaries 09-08-2016
Gerald Turner Of New Hampshire, formerly of Winthrop Gerald L. Turner of Dover, NH, formerly of Winthrop, died suddenly on August 31. He was 36 years old. Gerald was a graduate of Winthrop High School, Class of 1997. While in…
Why Can’t My Dog Do That?
Mawie the dog leaps over trainer Mike Piazza to catch a Frisbee during a dog training demonstration last Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Ingleside Park as part of the Winthrop Parks and Recreation program. Piazza and Mawie delighted young and old during the…