Edric ‘Eddie’ Voke Member of Winthrop Elks, worked for Winthrop DPW and Rapid Transit Bus Co. Edric K. “Eddie†Voke of Winthrop passed away on June 4. He was 64 years old. Edric was a member of the Winthrop Lodge…
Month: June 2017
Memorial Day Services
Sgt. Bill Furey, 87, of the Marine Embassy Guard Associates, marked Memorial Day in Winthrop during exercises at the Winthrop Cemetery on Monday morning. Scores of residents ignored the raw weather to remember those who gave their lives for freedom.
Sanford Steps into New Role as Council President
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Russ Sanford had little time to prepare when he found out he would be the next Town Council President over a week ago, but he’s taken the reigns and plans on making sure the business of…
123 to Receive Diplomas from WHS on Friday Night
The Winthrop High School Class of 2017 will become the first to graduate from the brand new high school at commencement exercises Friday night inside the school gymnasium. One-hundred-and-twenty-three seniors will receive their diplomas at the ceremony. Class Marshal Regina…
Council Resignations Prove Town Charter Works
By Sue Ellen Woodcock People were certainly surprised last week when Robert Driscoll Jr. resigned his position as Town Council President, but the town’s charter proved itself worthy of handling such a change in leadership. The Town Charter, adopted in…
Town Officials Getting Ready for Tall Ships Parade in June
By Sue Ellen Woodcock A community meeting with the Winthrop Police, Fire and Harbormaster departments was held Tuesday night at the MWRA conference room at Deer Island to discuss plans for June 17 and Sail Boston. Residents of the Point…
News Briefs
Inaugural 5K Road Race to raise funds for military care packages On the morning of July 9 at Winthrop High School, runners and walkers will take to the streets of Winthrop to help raise funds for Richard Honan’s annual Holiday…
Police Blotter 06-01-2017
Monday, May 22 Follow-up investigation on Siren Street. Attempted to reach parties. Follow-up investigation on Read Street. Spoke with the parents. Report that there is a panhandler on Crest Avenue coming in to the hair salon asking customers for money.…
Congratulations,Winthrop High Class of 2017
In cities and towns both large and small across America, high school graduation time is a commmunity-wide celebration, even for those of us who do not have children or relatives among the graduates. All of us take pride in the…
Letters to the Editor
What happened to Winthrop? Dear Editor: I don’t usually speak up in the town but I feel obligated to comment on the bad behavior of earlier this week. I have admired the efforts and accomplishments of Dawn Sullivan since she…