Winthrop’s annual Fourth of July fireworks will highlight the town’s celebration of the nation’s 236th birthday after all. Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo and Town Manager James McKenna joined 11 Foundation In Memory of Michael Mason officials Joseph…
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One of the Proud: Olivia Goncalves Enters the U.s. Marine Corps
Olivia Goncalves has faced adversity in her life but she has never let any obstacle get in the way of pursuing her goals. Goncalves, a Class of 2011 Winthrop High graduate, has been helped greatly along the way by her…
WHS Graduation 2012
One hundred and ten Winthrop High seniors will receive their diplomas at the Class of 2012 commencement ceremonies Friday night at Miller Field. Class Marshall Rachel DelSolio will have the honor of leading the procession of students on to the…
Many Hands Work Together to Make Daw Playground New
The Daw Playground on Veterans Road has a new look and a community wide effort made it happen. Residents, town officials, Winthrop DPW representatives, and Pepsi-Cola employees gathered at the playground Saturday to lay wood chips on the ground and…
A Real Dud: No Fireworks Planned for 4th
Town Manager James McKenna announced at the Council Meeting Tuesday night that there will not be a fireworks display in the town for the Fourth of July Independence Day celebration. McKenna said Lou Camacho, who has led the effort for…
Town Starts Search for CFO
The town has begun its search for a new chief financial officer. Town Manager James McKenna told the Council that he has developed a comprehensive job description and advertising for the position is underway. “Superintendent John Macero and I will…
Huang Expands Osaka Lucky Garden Restaurant
The first thing you notice about Osaka Lucky Garden is how new, beautiful, and exquisitely decorated it looks. Kyle Huang, owner of the newly expanded business at 522 Shirley Street, has drawn from his professional background in architecture and transformed…
Dave Brown Steps Down as Hoop Coach
Dave Brown, who built the Winthrop High School boys basketball program into a Northeastern Conference powerhouse, has stepped down from his position after ten seasons at the helm. Brown, a Winthrop Police officer, informed his players of his decision at…
A Major Honor: Larsen Rink at the Mike Eruzione Center Will Be the New Name of Ice Hockey Rink
If ever a town deserved a day to celebrate the sport of ice hockey, it’s Winthrop. Decades of winning hockey in the high school program now led by a former Viking in Dale Dunbar. Winthrop Youth Hockey exploding with a…
Larsen Rink Will Add Name Of Olympic Hockey Hero Mike Eruzione to Facility
Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 gold medal-winning United States hockey team, accepted a very special honor during an event celebrating Winthrop hockey Saturday night at St. John’s the Evangelist Hall. Winthrop High hockey coach Dale Dunbar announced that the…