With the St. Patrick’s Day holiday and traditional South Boston parade approaching on Sunday, March 17, we urge our public safety officials to plan for enforcing the laws which prohibit drinking in public, especially by underage drinkers. Last year in the…
Month: March 2024
Letters to the Editor
On the MBTA Zoning Proposal Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concerns and my strong opposition to the MBTA 3A zoning proposal. Many of our fellow Winthrop residents have expressed concerns that this proposal is totally inappropriate for…
Silverman Soars to New Heights
After a sensational 52-point regular season of 27 goals and 25 assists, Petey Silverman hasn’t let up one bit in the MIAA Tournament. “It always a good thing to start up hot,” said Silverman before taking the ice for Monday’s…
Winning Goaltender Donahue Earns an Assist
Michael Donahue has enjoyed an excellent first season as the starting goaltender for the Winthrop High boys hockey team. He was named All-Conference after posting a GAA [goal against average] under 2.00 during the Vikings’ championship season. In the second…
Believe in Boncore! Junior Three-Sport Star Nets Two Goals in Round of 16 Game
Phil Boncore has been playing his best hockey of the season. The junior forward put the “o-r-y” in victory against Hudson with his two goals in the third period. The three-sport athlete was asked about his own contribution on offense…
Viking Hockey Notebook: John Hayes Was in the House
It brought back great Winthrop sports memories to see John Hayes at Larsen Rink at the Mike Eruzione Center Saturday cheering on his nephew, senior hockey captain Billy Hayes, in the Vikings’ 6-1 win over Hudson. John Hayes is simply…
Obituaries 03-07-2024
Edward “Buddy” Gleeson February 22, 1934 – February 28, 2024 Edward “Buddy” Gleeson of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on February 28. Edward was born in Boston on February 22, 1934 to the late Francis and Josephine…
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Voters To Go To Polls on Tuesday
By Adam Swift Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 for the presidential primary. Early voting for the primaries in the Democratic, Republican, and Libertarian parties began last Saturday, and will continue at Winthrop…
School Committee To Consider Additional Half Day for Elementary Schools
By Adam Swift The school district is looking to potentially add a half day for its elementary schools to the calendar in June. At Monday night’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard said she will be back at…