Stacy DiChiara was introduced at the Town Council meeting Tuesday as the new human resources director for the Town of Winthrop. DiChiara was selected from a field of more than 40 candidates for the position. She will have an office…
Author: Cary Shuman
Group Outlines Need for New Schools Here
The Winthrop Is Worth It committee lists as its mission: To inform the public about the benefit of building a new middle/high school for our students and the entire community. Carolyn Gagnon, one of the founders of the committee that…
Former Students Start Anti-bullying Group
Four recent graduates of Winthrop High School have launched an anti-bullying group. Mike Lynch, Kaycee Corea, Makenna Wright, and Zack Sullivan, all graduates of the Class of 2013 and college freshmen, started Stand Up To Bullying on Sept. 19. Corea…
WHS Football Falls to Swampscott 28-14
The Winthrop High football team moved the football well and captain Jordan Corbett-Frank had an exceptional night with 152 yards rushing, but the Vikings failed to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and fell to Swampscott, 28-14, in the home opener…
Gill Cancels Public Forum on Water Rates
Council President Peter Gill has canceled a public informational forum on the water and sewer rates that he had scheduled for Sept. 24 at the Winthrop Middle School Auditorium. Gill made the announcement during the Council meeting Tuesday night. “Several…
Driscoll Powers Winthrop to 20-6 Win over Saugus
There is no time for tune-ups in the new MIAA playoff format where every game counts toward your record. That’s why Winthrop head coach Sean Driscoll was understandably concerned about his team’s less than inspiring start in the season opener…
McGee Upset over Beaches Commission Meeting Format
Dr. Paul McGee, president of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, said the Metropolitan Beaches Commission public hearing for Winthrop Beach did not provide enough information about the physical state of the beach or the ongoing Winthrop Beach Renourishment Project. The…
New School Year, New Faces at WPS: Belastock Begins as Principal at WHS
When Winthrop High School students arrive for opening day Friday, there will be a new administrative team welcoming them. Eileen Belastock is the new principal, succeeding Gail Conlon who stepped down at the end of the school year. Superintendent of…
O’Connell Takes Office as Pupil Personnel Service Director
Jennifer O’Connell has begun her duties as the new director of pupil personnel services for the Winthrop school system. O’Connell was the assistant principal of the Cummings Elementary School for the past two years. Superintendent of John Macero appointed O’Connell…
Vikings Are Ready for Opening Game Next Weekend
The dress rehearsals are over. It’s showtime beginning next weekend. The Winthrop High School football team will open its 2013 season against Saugus on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. at Stackpole Field. The Vikings performed well in scrimmages against…