Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of Education James Peyser joined lawmakers to participate in a ceremonial bill signing forAn Act Promoting Student Nutrition (H 3999) which increases students’ access to free school meals and prohibits schools…
Month: October 2021
Remembering The Perfect Storm
It was 30 years ago this week when the Perfect Storm struck the East Coast of the United States, bringing powerful winds and gargantuan waves that pummeled the Massachusetts coastline on Wednesday, October 30, and continued into the next day.…
Enjoy a Safe Halloween
Yes, we all want to party and enjoy this Halloween season as we emerge from the worst of the pandemic, especially after Halloween essentially was cancelled last year. But we urge all of our readers not to overdo it and…
Op-Ed: Environmental Justice for the 21st Century
By Anthony D’Ambrosio Our District is blessed with numerous waterfronts and beaches that attract visitors from around the world. Take Winthrop Parkway, for example. With beautiful coastline on one side and idyllic beach homes on the other, the Parkway represents…
Letter to the Editor
Hello Winthrop Candidates, Dear Editor, First, let me thank and congratulate all of the candidates for participating in Meet the Candidates Night and their commitment to make Winthrop the best community possible by running for office. Every candidate presented informed,…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Boys Qualify for State Tournament The Winthrop High boys soccer team battled Danvers to a nil-nil standoff Monday evening under the lights at Miller Field. The tie clinched a spot in the post-season state tournament for the Vikings. “It…
Playoff Bound: Winthrop Football Defeats Salem to Clinch MIAA Playoff Berth
On a glorious night when Winthrop honored its football seniors and one of its most beloved residents, Frankie Fabiano, Coach Jon Cadigan’s Vikings accomplished what they set out do on the field. After a scoreless first quarter, the Winthrop High…
Ian Harris Claims a Pick-6 Interception and the Black Shirt
Ian Harris accomplished a lot on Senior Night at Miller Field. Not only did he help the Vikings wrap up a coveted berth in the MIAA playoffs with a 34-6 victory over Salem, he returned an interception for a touchdown…
Obituaries 10-28-2021
Bijay Datta He Achieved the American Dream and Will Be Dearly Missed Bijay K. Datta of Winthrop passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on October 21. He was 82 years old. As a boy growing up in…
Meet the Candidates Night a Huge Success
The Winthrop Republican Town Committee presented an extremely informative  and successful Meet the Candidates Night last Thursday at the Point Shirley Association. Fifteen local candidates participated including Council President candidates Phil Boncore and Jim Letterie; Council Candidates: Rob DeMarco, Richard…