Winthrop Police Blotter Monday, Jan. 14 Calling party at Governors Park states that he is receiving multiple calls from a fraud number stating he won a Mercedes but needs to pay $180 through moneygram for shipping costs. He was advised…
Month: January 2019
Thank You, Jay Ash
When Gov. Charlie Baker was elected to his first term of office four years ago, his first major announcement was the appointment of Jay Ash to the post of Secretary of Housing and Economic Development. The announcement by Gov. Baker,…
LETTER to the Editor
Boudrow thanks town Dear Editor, To my family, friends, and neighbors, Christmas Eve 2018 will forever be etched into my memories. On this night, my family, friends, and fellow Winthrop residents came out to show me just how wonderful it…
Sports 01-24-2019
WHS sports roundup Vikings wins pair; ranked #4 in Div. 2 Senior captain Sam Yarrow scored a goal with 27 seconds to play to give the Winthrop High hockey team a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bishop Fenwick last Thursday at…
Obituaries 01-24-2019
John Cimino U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and owner of John’s Barber Shop in Winthrop John A. “The Barber†Cimino of Winthrop passed away on Jan. 16. He was 92 years old. John was a veteran of World War II,…
The Verdict is In: Winthrop Arms is a Hidden Gem
Recently the Winthrop Arms was selected by Marc Hurowitz of “Hidden Boston†as “2018’s Best Traditional American Restaurant in the Boston Area.†An award they also received in 2016 and 2012. “I guess you could call it a hidden gem…
Friends, Family Celebrate the Life of Mike McDuffee
There was no shortage of stories being passed around at the Elks Club last Friday afternoon, as friends and family joined together to celebrate the life of Precinct 1 Councilor Mike McDuffee, a man who was known as a source…
No Smoking at Parks, Beach, Beginning May 1
The Board of Health has approved changes to the town’s smoking regulations that will go into effect on May 1. The newly revised workplace and public places smoking regulations prohibit smoking, including e-cigarettes, in parks, at town beaches, there is…
Residents Seek to Upgrade Soundproofing in Homes
It’s a tiny community, and on a cold night you could almost hear a pin drop, until an airplane blasts its way down the runway as the engines are pushed to full throttle, lifting the plane over the homes on…
News Briefs
2019 RESIDENTIAL PARKING STICKERS NOW AVAILABLE In-Person applications for 2019 permits are now being accepted at Town Hall during business hours. There is a $5 fee for a permit if you apply in person. This fee is waived for senior…