Month: February 2017

Heading to State Tournament

DRAWING A CROWD: Winthrop’s Brian Chalmers, who scored the Vikings first goal in the first period, is surrounded by five Danvers defenders late in the third period of the Vikings 3-2 loss to Danvers Wednesday night, Feb. 15. Keeping a…

Library Dedication

The library recently received a large donation from the estate of Thomas O”Brien for the express purpose of purchasing books. The to celebrate the dedication of the book stacks were Councilor Linda Calla, State Sen. Joe Boncore, Town Council President…

School Committee Reviews Proposed Budget

By Kate Anslinger The School Committee was all ears last week, as the leadership team presented the 2017-2018-budget proposal. The team consists of: School Superintendent John Macero; Gorman Fort Banks Principal, Ilene Pearson; Arthur T. Cummings Principal, Ryan Heraty; Middle…

News Briefs

DEMOCRATS TO ELECT DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION Democrats in Winthrop will be holding a caucus on March 2, at 7 pm at the Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center, 35 Harvard Street to elect delegates and alternates to the 2017 Massachusetts…

Ferry Service May Expand

By Sue Ellen Woodcock With one year under its belt,  the Winthrop Ferry service may be expanding with a stop in East Boston. Town Manager James McKenna said preliminary discussions are underway with Boston officials and members of the legislature.…

Police Blotter 02-23-2017

Monday, February 13 Snow complaint on Locust Street. Officer spoke to both parties. Sow was not put on property. Check for low hanging wire on Crest Avenue. Fire cut wire. Walk-in from Douglas Street to report that hr mechanic believes…

Letters to the Editor

Schedule appointment for new water meter Dear Editor: In an effort to expedite the completion of the town wide water meter replacement project that was implemented in 2014, to better serve the community, with enhanced customer support capabilities, the Winthrop…

Sports 02-23-2017

From the Press Box Road Warriors By: Jim Lederman Coach Sean Driscoll released the Vikings 2017 football schedule. The last two seasons were difficult for the Vikings. The new schedule has a bigger challenge for coach Driscoll. The Vikings will…