By Kate Anslinger It’s a well-known fact that Winthrop is a tight-knit community, but April Cohen knows firsthand just how supportive the town’s residents can be. In mid-October, April’s son, 9-year-old Joshua Cohen, fell while running around at Ingleside Park,…
Month: January 2018
Town Readies for Today’s Winter Wallop
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Interim Town Manager Terence Delehanty said the town of Winthrop is ready for today’s snow and hide-tides, thanks to the support of department of public works employees, contractors, the MWRA and Massport. “We have contracted with…
Russ Sanford has Delivered Much to Winthrop
By Cary Shuman Russ Sanford was a popular student-athlete in nearby Chelsea and graduated from Chelsea High in 1971. As much as the personable young man enjoyed his experiences in the close-knit city by the bridge, he is all about…
News Briefs
Winthrop Fire Department Provides Cold Weather Safety Tips With below freezing temperatures in the forecast for this week and next, Chief Paul E. Flanagan and the Winthrop Fire Department are asking residents to review and follow several key safety tips.…
Vecchia Shines Hope on the Town of Winthrop
The following is a copy of Council President Ron Vecchia’s speech. It was 12 years ago today that this community experienced an historic event as we changed the form of government from Town Meeting to Town Council. If you…
Delehanty’s Time as Town Manager Extended
By Sue Ellen Woodcock In one of its first orders of business the Town Council voted to extend the contract of Interim Town Manager/Police Chief Terence Delehanty on Tuesday night during a brief meeting after the inauguration. Delehanty has been…
Police Blotter 01-04-2018
Sunday, Dec. 24 Main St., transport to hospital. Revere St., Hit and run. Winthrop St., Parties arguing. Main St., Female was transported to MGH. Main St., Odor of gas, National Grid responding. Pleasant St., Black SUV parked on corner making…
Letters to the Editor
Disappointed with more of the same Dear Editor: As members of the Winthrop community, we, the One Winthrop Initiative, would like to express our disappointment that our collective voices have not been heard, and another male with less experience but…
Congratulations to Our Elected TOWN Officials
We offer our congratulations to our town officials who were sworn into office this past week. Public service is not easy these days. In an era of limited resources, it seems that our elected officials find themselves saying “No” more…
Sports 01-04-2018
WHS sports roundup WHS gymnasts start with three victories The Winthrop High gymnastics team has started its season in impressive fashion with a trio of victories against Northeastern Conference opponents. The Lady Vikings opened their 2018 campaign with a tight,…