The Just The Three Of Us trio, Jack Hawes, Jane Mitchell, and Bucky Cole (shown above) delightedthe crowd with a selection of holiday songs during the Lodge of Elks Holiday Partyfor seniors. Shown below, event chairperson Roberta DiPierro greets luncheon…
Month: December 2024
Year in Review
By Adam Swift The debate over the MBTA 3A Communities Act highlighted a busy year in Winthrop that also saw continued discussions over the fate of a new fire station, the school budget, and flooding issues in town. In November,…
Town Council to Continue Discussions on Old Middle School Site in New Year
By Adam Swift Town Council President Jim Letterie plans on bringing up further discussions on plans for the old middle school in the new year. The Pauline Street site was one of two sites up for the home of a…
News Briefs
City of Boston Traffic Advisory for First Night festivities Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes,…
WHS Sports Roundup
David Green hoop tourney Dec. 27-28 The Winthrop High boys and girls basketball teams will host the fourth annual David Green Memorial Basketball Tournament this Friday and Saturday at the Winthrop High gym. The Viking boys will take on No.…
Winning Formula
Martucci, Pereira, Towse power Winthrop to 3-0 start By Cary Shuman Winthrop High girls hockey coach Butch Martucci couldn’t be happier with his team’s 3-0 start to the new season. Senior captain Talia Martucci has five goals and one assist…
Merry Christmas
This is the most wonderful time of the year, to paraphrase the popular song, with holiday music playing in the malls and on our car radios, resurrecting our earliest childhood memories of Christmases-past. We choose just the right tree, decorate…
Happy Hanukkah
The eight-day observance of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, started Wednesday evening, December 25, and will culminate on Thursday, January 2. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days by lighting the candles of the Menorah, one…
Enjoy the Holidays Safely
The upcoming holiday week means that most of us will be partaking in traditional gatherings with our families, friends, and co-workers to share the joy of the holiday season. Unfortunately, this also means that many among us will be overindulging…
Letter to the Editor
Regarding the Fire House Dear Editor, At the recent Town Council Meeting, December 17, 2024, held at the DeLeo Center, 16-20 Winthrop Firefighters stood at the back and were certainly noticed by those in attendance and viewers on WCAT. The…