Juniors Alex Gibbons, Jillian Johnson, Devon Barry, and Carly Zinko celebrate Country-style during the annual Winthrop High Junior Class Country Fair on Thursday, Nov. 8, in St. John’s Church. The event helps to raise funds for activities like prom and…
Month: November 2018
Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Town Hall
The weather was on Winthrop’s side on Sunday morning as the crisp air and bright sun made for the perfect backdrop for the Veteran’s Day ceremony. Residents both, young and old, town employees, and veterans gathered for a memorable day…
Officials Hear Results of Teen Issues
At Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting former CASA Executive Director Any Epstein and the new director LeighAnn Eruzione presented the results of the 2018 Prevention Needs Assessment, a survey given to Winthrop students in Grades 6-12. The survey included questions…
Making Thanksgiving Dinners Easy for Many Local Families
There are a lot of good reasons to pull an “all-nighter,†but at the Winthrop Marketplace in Winthrop, on Thanksgiving Eve, Michael Miccicichi has the best excuse in town. He’s in charge of cooking more than 80 turkeys and making…
WPD Takes Pledge:One of Only a Few Departments in the Country to Complete the Course Dealing with Mental Illness
The Winthrop Police Dept. is now a One-Mind Pledge compliant police department, meaning all officers are now trained in how to respond to calls that involve mental illness. “This is an important program and we exceeded compliance. This means the…
News Briefs
Book Club seeks new members If you haven’t participated previously in Winthrop Library/One Winthrop You, Me & Them Book Club. we are always open to new members. Please note that the next meeting is: Wednesday, Nov.28, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.…
Teacher and Athlete Exhibits Exceptional Work Ethic
For some people, like Jillian Dempsey, work ethic comes naturally. From the time Dempsey was     five-years old, she was staying out past dark shooting buckets of hockey pucks at Coughlin Park, taking every opportunity to sharpen her skills and build…
Marijuana Moratorium Extended to Dec 31, 2019
The Town Council has passed a moratorium banning retail marijuana establishments in the town of Winthrop. They also set a date to vote on whether or not such a business could open in town. The moratorium has been extended to…
Student Highlight:Sydney Mignosa is Her Own Competition
Sometimes you don’t have to go too far to find your role model. For 16-year-old Sydney Mignosa, inspiration comes from her parents. The active junior has learned from her mother and father, that striving to be the best version of…
Police Blotter 11-15-2018
Monday, November 5 Unit off with a disabled motorist on Revere Street. Subject was issued a citation for red light violation. In between the East Boston Savings and For Kids Only, there is a suspicious package sitting on top of…