By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Thanksgiving Day football game will be played in Winthrop on the new Miller Field. Those involved with the design, planning and construction of Miller Field are confident the field will be ready for the big…
Month: October 2017
Town Council President Candidates Bring Opinions Forward in Heated Debate
By Kate Anslinger A heated discussion ensued between Town Council President candidates Ron Vecchia, Jeff Turco and Rich Boyajian, last Wednesday night in a WCAT cable television debate sponsored by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, WCAT and the Winthrop Sun…
Fire Chief Pressing for New Station
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Fire Chief Paul Flanagan could not stress enough the need for a public safety building that could house the police and fire departments at the Fall Forum on Tuesday night. The town manager and the town…
News Briefs
ABSENTEE BALLOTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ELECTION Voters who are unable to vote on election-day because of physical disability, religious beliefs or travel may vote by absentee ballot. If you will be absent from Winthrop for an extended period of time,…
Police Blotter 10-19-2017
Tuesday, October 10 Reporting party on Summit Avenue is concerned about his daughter’s well being as she is not answering her cell phone. The female party overslept and made contact with her father. Party on Ocean Avenue reports fishing rods…
Announcing for Office
Perrin announces bid for re-election to School Comm It has been an honor and a privilege to serve on the Winthrop School Committee for the past eight years. During my past elected terms, I have learned a great deal about…
Letters to the Editor
Don’t leave your dog in cars Dear Editor: It may be autumn, but warm temperatures still pose a deadly threat to our animal companions. A dog named Nigil recently suffered a horrific death after his guardians reportedly left him in…
“They Did What?!?!
That was our initial reaction when we heard the news that the Winthrop School Committee had voted last week to reject an offer by the Boston Red Sox organization to have the Revere-Winthrop Thanksgiving Day football game be played at…
Sports 10-19-2017
WHS sports roundup WHS golf team qualifies for states The Winthrop High golf team has qualified for the state tourney. WHS head coach John Cross will send his top six golfers to the tournament, which will be held in Boxford.…
Obituaries 10-19-2017
John Craig Lifelong member of Revere American Legion John E. Craig of Revere passed away on Oct. 13 surrounded by his loving family. He was 84 years old. A U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a lifelong…