It’s been two years since the Transportation Advisory Board began its work, and they visited the Town Council Tuesday night to give an update on what has been done and what the future might hold. Julia Wallerce, chair of the…
Month: December 2018
School Supt Awards Finn with Certificate for Academic Excellence
During Monday night’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent Lisa Howard presented the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendent’s Certificate of Academic Excellence, to Christopher Finn. “As I thought about who was deserving of this citation, I needed to take a moment to…
Police Blotter 12-20-2018
Monday, Dec. 10 Report of a grey Ford that almost struck a pedestrian at Shirley and Veterans Road. Erratic driving. BOLO given to units. 91 made contact with the owner of the motor vehicle. It was the glare of the…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: As a staunch advocate for smart economic development in Winthrop, I believe the current proposal for the old Dollar Store site in the Centre is not it. It is a monstrosity. Ask those in Winthrop — whether it…
Enjoy the Holidays — Safely
Christmas this year is part of what for many people will be a four-day weekend, which means that for many of us, we will be indulging in the “Christmas spirit†early and often. By no means do we wish to…
Enjoy the Holiday Season
This is a wonderful time of the year, to paraphrase the song, with holiday music playing in the malls and on our car radios, resurrecting our earliest childhood memories — even for the younger set — of Christmases-past. We choose…
Sports 12-20-2018
WHS sports roundup WHS boys hockey team hosts Peabody Saturday The Winthrop High boys hockey team will host Peabody this Saturday afternoon to open its 2019 Northeastern Conference North Division schedule. Face-off at Larsen Rink is set for 1:30 p.m.…
Obituaries 12-20-2018
Vincent Morana GTE Sylvania retiree Vincent Morana of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away at the Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte on Nov. 29. He was 82 years old. Born in Boston, the beloved son of the late Louise (Mulone) and…
Cultural Council Hosts Glitter Ornament Workshop
Michael Benson shows off his new, handmade Christmas ornament he made at the third annual Winthrop Cultural Council Glitter Ornament Workshop. The annual event is sponsored by Susan Gerow, who said making ornaments take the stress out of her life.
Christmas Season in Winthrop
Lauren Pozark and Andrew Blake appear as Joseph and Mary on Sunday, Dec. 9. The Church held a live nativity scene complete with live animals.