The night began with Dino Mallios, Gavin Mahoney, and Will Milano all hitting three-pointers. Dino struck again off a pretty feed from Mark Jenkins and the sky-walking Jake Connors swished a free throw to give Winthrop the first 12 points…
Author: Cary Shuman
This is no stocking suffer; brand new van is on the way
Nancy Williams is preparing to unveil a Christmas gift for the seniors of Winthrop: a brand new $40,770 shuttle van. The new van is the result of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Williams, the director of the…
Atty. Noonan rests his case – Respected Town Counsel will retire Dec. 31
Attorney Robert E. Noonan will retire as Town Counsel on December 31, a position that he has held for the last 13 years. Noonan has held elected and appointed office almost continually since 1974 when he first held a seat…
First quarter grades: All A’s – For Kids Only celebrates its 25th anniversary
In 1984 Deborah Kneeland and her sister, Connie Grayson, recognized a major void in structured after-school programs for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Grayson was an elementary schoolteacher in Winthrop at that time. Kneeland was working as a research…
Center of attention – Cafe’s Wall of Heroes honors service men and women
"There are heroes among us." Roger and Leila Oliveira, owners of the Center Café, 36 Woodside Ave., are bringing to life that quote with their "Wall of Heroes" at the coffee shop/restaurant. In this section of the Café, the Oliveiras…
The town’s with Turco – New Council President has a strong showing in all six precincts and cruises to victory
Receiving widespread support across all six precincts of the town, Jeffrey R. Turco swept to a convincing victory in the race for Town Council President in Tuesday’s election. Turco, an attorney who has lived in the town for five years,…
Council president’s race nears its conclusion; election set for Tuesday
The three campaigns for president of the Winthrop Town Council for the next two years are winding down and the final decision rests in the hands of the voters who will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and…
Ferry idea just might sail
Town Manager James McKenna said that funds from a $950,000 Federal grant should allow Winthrop to have a commuter ferry boat service up and running by the spring. McKenna talked about the proposed ferry service during a presentation about the…
Great depths – Turransky impresses on local swimming circuit
Ten-year-old Shanel Turransky was already a state and district championship swimmer when she entered the waters off Winthrop Beach for her first attempt at the Five Sisters Swim on September 5. The long distance event was certainly going to be…
Delehanty appointed Chief of Winthrop Police Department
Town Manager James McKenna announced at the Town Council meeting Tuesday night that Terence Delehanty has been appointed chief of the Winthrop Police Department. Delehanty was present inside the Joseph Harvey Room when McKenna made the announcement. “I’m pleased that…