Monday, August 12 Calling party on Emerson Road would like a subject to leave. He is tearing apart her home. No weapons. Peace was restored. Verbal only and the male left for the day. Motor vehicle accident on Johnson Avenue…
Month: August 2019
What Happened to Our Red Sox, Nation?
After 2018’s record-setting season in which our Red Sox won the most regular-season games (108) in their history and then vanquished the Yankees, Astros, and Dodgers in the post-season by a combined 11-3 en route to winning the World Series,…
Letter to the Editor
Parking Could Suffer Dear Editor, At its last meeting, the Town Council voted to authorize the Town Manager to prepare a feasibility study for the implementation of a 6-foot wide bike lane on Veterans Road. The Council will review this…
Obituaries 08-22-2019
Robert Lee Benner IT Professional Robert Lee Benner, a 40-year resident of Winthrop, passed away peacefully sur-rounded by loved ones on Aug. 15. He was 63 years old. The son of Marilyn Benner and Ray Hyle, he grew up in…
Ferry Launches After Two Months Dormant
With complimentary coffee and donuts for all, the Winthrop Ferry “Valkyrie†launched from the town landing at 6:30 a.m. on Monday for the first time in two months due to engine problems and a lack of enough captains. The first…
W.I.H.A. Classic Car Show
The Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association annual Classic Car Show this past weekend was a hit, drawing cars from all across the spectrum
Honan Takes Out Papers for At-Large Seat
Former Board of Health member Tracey Honan has tak-en out nomination papers to run against incumbent Coun-cilor at-Large Phil Boncore, who has held the seat for 12 years since the town switched to a Town Council form of government in…
News Briefs
Effective Immediately the Town’s Drop off Facility for Yard Waste Is Closed The accumulated tree debris from the recent storm has nullified the town’s ability to safely operate the facility. The facility will remain closed until funds are available to…
Town Manager Austin Faison Completes First Year on Job
Town Manager Austin Faison walked into his new position a year ago on Aug. 20, 2018. Within the coming weeks he will have a review with the Town Council to reflect on what has been done so far and where…
Mosquitos : Not Too Bad But They’re There
Compared to last year, the number of pesky mosquitos is down but the diseases they carry are still a concern, and that’s why Northeast Mosquito Control has been spraying as requested in Revere, Winthrop and Lynn. Kim Foss, an entomologist…