When beloved resident, Nancy Williams, passed away on July 26, 2017, the town of Winthrop was overcome with sadness. The longtime Director of the Bob DeLeo Senior Center had impacted countless lives and several of those memories resurfaced in the…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Harbor City Church Celebrates One Year
One year ago, Harbor City Church had its first meeting in Jason and Micah Tallent’s living room. Since then, the couple from Arkansas, along with their five children, have immersed themselves in the Winthrop community, offering outreach at 26 town…
Kate’s Corner: Residents Team up for Film
Erin McCarthy and Matt Murphy met when they were in preschool at the EB Newton School. The two became fast friends, and, over the years, grew an equal love for horror movies. In junior high, Matt developed a dream of…
Kate’s Corner: Candis Gillette Brightens up the Senior Center with Flowers
Also known as the “Flower Fairy,†Candis Gillette is brightening up the lives of those who frequent the local senior centers. For more than five years, the Trader Joe’s employee has been gathering all the unpurchased flowers from the Saugus…
Winthrop’s Jordan Griffiths Selected To Represent MGH in Boston Marathon
When resident, Jordan Griffiths was 11 years old, she accidentally stumbled across running when she broke her finger and was unable to play in a soccer tournament. Instead, she ran the Seaside Stride and came in first place for under…
Town Clerk: Expects 1,400 Dog Licenses for This Year
Adding dog licensing to your list of New Year’s resolutions is a good idea, and the Town of Winthrop has made it easier than ever before. On a mission to save time for dog owners, all licenses can be purchased…
Teacher Highlight: Dave Palen Builds Strong Relationships
Special Education high school teacher Dave Palen believes that trust is essential in the classroom, and as a longtime Winthrop resident, he finds benefits in knowing the relatives of his students. “I love that I am still connected to my…
Boncore Commits to Bettering Town as Head of New Council
“We have a lot of work ahead of us and we will do our best to address the town issues in a united front, let’s have 2020 be a year of kindness,†said Town Council President, Phil Boncore, as he…
Student Highlight: Clarke Ready to Compete in Irish Step Dancing Competition
It’s no surprise that 17-year-old Conor Clarke is an Irish step dancer competing at world level. Since he was 6 years old, he’s been dedicated to the dance style, traveling to compete in competitions throughout the year. “I absolutely love…
New Town Officials to Be Sworn in Jan. 6
On Jan. 6, 2020, the new town officials will be sworn in at the Arthur T. Cummings School at 6 p.m. Town Manager Austin Faison will kick off the ceremony with opening remarks followed by remarks from Senator Joe Boncore…