The talk of the town in many corners this past week has been about high water bills that have been appearing in residents’ mailboxes. In fact, many residents have been complaining to the local water department about the bills and…
Author: Joe Domelowicz
Almost Home
For the first time since 2001, the Winthrop Vikings football season ended with a loss on the field, after the Revere Patriots rallied in overtime to beat Winthrop 28-22 in Revere. The ending overshadowed a stellar fourth quarter effort by…
A bright beginning – Chamber festival Friday night
The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce and its partners in the Winthrop Police, Fire and Public Works departments were finalizing arrangement on Monday for the Annual Holiday Lighting Festival in French Square on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. For almost two…
WPD cautions residents to secure their vehicles – Recent rash of thefts cited as crimes of opportunity
As the holiday season quickly approaches, and residents plan their shopping trips to area malls and local retailers the Winthrop police want to take the opportunity to remind car owners that valuables and electronics in your car are only safe…
Continuing a tradition?
The senior leaders of the Winthrop Vikings football team have a message for their friends, family, fans and supporters: they know how important this Thursday’s game is. “This is an important game for the entire community,†said senior captain and…
Rec room – Parks and Recreation settles in to new space
Parks and Recreation Department Director Sean Driscoll said this week that the department’s move from the third floor of the old EB Newton School and into the Middle School is going well. “The transition has really been pretty smooth,†said…
Two volunteers are needed to serve on technology committee
The Winthrop school department is looking for two residents to volunteer to serve on a newly forming technology curriculum committee, which would serve the school district by helping to draft a new school technology plan, develop the goals of that…
‘Veterans Day ceremonies to begin at 11 a.m.
Winthrop Veterans Agent Larry Holmes announced this week that the town’s Veterans Day ceremonies will take place on Thursday, November 11 at 11 a.m. on the Town Hall lawn, with wreaths laid at the base of the town’s World War…
Police partner with Governors Park management to curtail crime – New video cameras at the heart of new efforts that sprang from community meeting
Winthrop Police Chief Terrence Delehanty and Governors Park property manager Dave Belcher this week announced a new partnership between the Winthrop Police and the staff and residents of Governors Park to curtail crime at and around the residential complex off…
Vikings earn first win of season, topple Swampscott 30-29 – McCarthy scores game-winning points
The Winthrop Vikings 2010 season has largely been a story of frustration, missed opportunities and bad luck, as a young inexperienced team struggled out of the gate to an 0-7 start. On Saturday, they were able to erase a good…