Monday, July 29 Caller on Pleasant Street states that he was involved in an argument with another party. The involved party also damaged his property. Party left in a town vehicle. Caller wishes to speak with an officer. It was…
Month: August 2019
What Is Happening to Our Country?
“I say violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie.†— Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, also known as H. Rap Brown. America has been rooted in violence since our founding. We broke free…
Letters to the Editor
Viking Gardens Should Not be in CBD Dear Editor, At the July 15, 2019 meeting of the Planning Board, at the request of the Town Council, the Board reviewed and discussed the “Proposed Center Business District (CBD Boundary 2019)†The…
Obituaries 08-08-2019
Salvatore ‘Sammy’ Russo Retired Boston Firefighter with a Lifelong Passion for Horses, Horseracing and the Boston Red Sox Salvatore R. “Sammy” Russo of Winthrop, formerly of (Orient Heights) East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving and devoted family…
Family Day at Yirrell Beach
Ten Thousand Flowers Project Mural
Schools Adopts New Residency Compliance Policy
According to a long-standing policy, Winthrop Public Schools provides education to all school age residents of the town. In the past, families have been required to provide a proof of residency upon entering kindergarten or when entering the district for…
Engman Will Not Run for Precinct 4
Precinct 4 Councilor Heather Engman has announced she will not seek re-election to the Town Council. So far no one has taken out nomination papers for Precinct 4. Also, no one has taken out nomination papers for a two-year spot…
Elks Club Gets a Warning
After a situation at the Elks Club on July 4, the Licensing Commission has handed down a warning in the interest of public safety. Lt. Steve Rogers, who is also a member of the Licensing Commission, reported that on the…
President of Revere Beach Partnership Pleased With Festival
Five years ago, Jeffrey Turco, became part of the Revere Beach Partnership (RBP), known not only for putting on the Sand Sculpture Contest (the third largest event in the Commonwealth), but other activities that highlight America’s First Public Beach. “There…