By Sue Ellen Woodcock Police closed down Michael’s Mall on Putnam Street two Saturdays ago after a small suitcase was found in the U.S. Post Office, and the State Police Bomb Squad had to be called in. The crisis began…
Month: September 2017
News Briefs
Author to discuss Winthrop trains Author William Lieberman, a Winthrop native will speak at the Winthrop Public Library on Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. There will be a slide presentation and a book signing on his book “The Train on…
Crackdown on Blighted Properties Paying Off
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Nobody wants to live next to a blighted property or one that has been taken over by a bank and left to fester. To combat the problem, Al Legee, head of the Inspectional Services Department and…
Interim Superintendent Works Toward District Goals
By Kate Anslinger Interim Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard has been busy prepping for her first year managing the Winthrop Public School District. On a mission to immerse herself in the school system, Howard has been busy meeting with each…
CASA to Hold Special Events for Recovery Awareness Month
By Sue Ellen Woodcock September is Recovery Awareness month, and to kick it off CASA will hold special events to raise awareness. On Thursday night, Aug. 31, a rally will be held on the town hall lawn from 6-8 p.m.…
Sen Boncore Supports Joint Resolution Condemning Racism and Discrimination
Sen. Joseph A. Boncore recently joined Gov. Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, and his colleagues in the Legislature to adopt a joint resolution formally denouncing white nationalist and neo-Nazi hate organizations, as well as condemning all forms of racism,…
Police Blotter 08-31-2017
Monday, Aug. 21 Motor vehicle stop on Washington Avenue by the Elks. Driver was issued one-way violation. Report of vehicle parked illegally at Shirley and Washington avenues. G&J was notified, then cancelled as officer will cite the male party for…
Letters to the Editor
We need to work together Dear Editor:, We need your help. As many of you know, and many of you may not know, there has been heated debate over the future of the old Muffin Town location at 15-17 Walden…
Hello, to the Community
By Lisa A. Howard Superintendent of Schools Dear Colleagues, Parents/Guardians, Students and Community Members, This July, I officially assumed the position of superintendent of the Winthrop Public Schools. As many of you may know, I was a member of the…
Harvey and Houston
Many of us are just shocked as the reports of continued destruction from Hurricane Harvey keep coming in from the Houston, Texas, area. The fourth largest city in the United States is being virtually destroyed before our eyes by Mother…