Winthrop Police Chief John Goodwin is slated to retire on October 31 of this year. In his report to the town council this week, Marino said the town has completed the Police Chief Assessment Center and interviews with four internal…
Month: September 2026
Raise the Roof recognizes Metro Credit Union this year
Raise the Roof recognizes Metro Credit Union this year This year at Raise the Roof, TND is recognizing a Chelsea institution celebrating an incredible milestone. Metro Credit Union 2026 Community Partner Honoree Metro Credit Union is celebrating 100 years this year, with its…
St. Michael the Archangel Parish’s Golf Tourname
Saint Michael the Archangel Parish held its (6th) 26th Annual Golf Tournament on August 31 at Winthrop Golf Club. The scramble format game raised funds for Youth Ministry faith formation programs, and included raffle prizes and a barbecue lunch. This…
Winthrop residents invited to return of East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival
The East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival is set to return on Sunday, Sept. 13, offering Winthrop residents a day of music, dance, and food just across the town line at East Boston Memorial Park. Hosted by Senator Lydia…
At-home grooming
This month, we needed more home grooming for our dog, Poppy, because she had to go five weeks instead of four between professional grooming sessions. Part of our job as companion animal guardians is ensuring our animals receive the grooming…
Boston grassroots comedy on the rise ‘glADDY8rs: Stand Up Comedy Death Battle’ expands fall run to include “late night” dates at the North End’s Improv Asylum
The fall run of the grassroots comedy show, glADDY8rs, opens at The Rockwell on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 9:30pm, featuring 23 Boston-area comics in a self-described “Stand Up Comedy Death Battle,” where audience members vote when to kick comedians…
Charlie Ferrara, Michael Ferrara, Riley Moccio, and Desmond Cassidy are elected captains
Winthrop High Football Notebook Charlie Ferrara, Michael Ferrara, Riley Moccio, and Desmond Cassidy are elected captains With its 2026 season opener set for next Friday, Sept. 11, the Winthrop High School football program has named its captains. Seniors Charlie Ferrara,…
Healey declares September College Fire Safety Month
Governor Maura Healey has proclaimed September College Fire Safety Month in Massachusetts as thousands of students return to campus and move into dormitories, apartments, and other student housing. Fire officials are offering guidance to help prevent fires and injuries during…
Healey-Driscoll Administration expands joint active shooter response training statewide
More than 1,000 police, fire and EMS professionals have completed joint active shooter response training across Massachusetts this year as the Healey-Driscoll Administration expands efforts to prepare first responders to act quickly and work together during a crisis. One of…
New members welcomed to Winthrop Board of Health
There’s a new look for the Winthrop Board of Health. Two new members, along with returning board member Jeanne Maggio, were introduced at last week’s meeting. Maggio is joined on the new board of health lineup by Lisa Stefano and…