By Adam Swift Early voting in Winthrop for the Nov. 5 general election begins this Saturday, Oct. 19 at town hall. All early voting takes place at town hall and the schedule is as follows: Saturday, October 19 10:00 a.m.…
Month: October 2024
Has Florida Become Unlivable?
The damage caused by Hurricane Milton, the latest major hurricane to strike Florida, raises a very basic question: Is Florida no longer safe or affordable for human habitation? That may sound a bit extreme, but the reality is that extreme…
Letters to the Editor
On the Override Dear Editor, There is no personal reason for me to support the Override Ballot Question to increase my real estate property tax bill to fund the Winthrop Public Schools. I am not a teacher or administrator in…
WHS Sports Roundup
HS boys soccer posts 9-0 win; ranked #31 in D-4 The Winthrop High boys soccer team cruised to a 9-0 victory over non-conference opponent Maimonides last Thursday evening under the lights at Miller Field. Cleison “Junior” Sarnaglia and Fabiano Alcala…
Fan Favorite Jillian Dempsey Receives Invite to Boston Fleet Preseason Camp
By Cary Shuman Winthrop resident Jillian Dempsey has been invited to the PWHL Boston Fleet’s preseason camp for the 2024-25 season. Dempsey, who played for the Montreal team in the PWHL last season, will report to training camp next month.…
Winthrop Hosts Swampscott in Senior Night Showdown Tonight
By Cary Shuman These are the football games in which you want to compete as a Winthrop football Viking. Your biggest rival. A large hometown crowd led by the phenomenal support of the spirited student body. NEC title implications. Add…
A Big First in Second City
Multi-sport star athlete Emma English competes in the Chicago Marathon By Cary Shuman Emma English was a multi-sport standout at the Brooks School in North Andover, garnering awards in ice hockey, field hockey and crew, serving as a team captain,…
Blessing of Animals in St. John’s
Online Fall Forums on School Override Scheduled in Oct.
By Adam Swift The Winthrop School Committee and superintendent are holding virtual town hall meetings the next three Wednesdays, Oct. 16, 23, and 30 to discuss the proposed $4,950,000 Proposition 2-½ override for the schools that will be on the…
No to 3A Committee hosts forum Monday
By Adam Swift The Winthrop Says No to 3A Committee held a well-attended public forum at the Point Shirley Association on Monday evening. Some of the topics discussed included the committee’s exemption case for Winthrop that is expected to be…