J. David Wallace of Honan Sign Company takes a break to measure the “overwhelming†amount of snow. For the the entire storm “Stella†dumped only 6.6 inches before turning to sleet and freezing rain. Weather forecasters had predicted upwards of two…
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St Patty’s Day Dinner
Diane Sands and Patty Malloy celebrate fine memories of the Emerald Isle during the First Church of Winthrop’s St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Saturday, March 11. Those in attendance turned out in their greenest green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
School Committee Seeks 6.7% Budget Increase
By Kate Anslinger Prior to the regular School Committee meeting, Winthrop residents had a chance to express their opinions about budget allocations, and there were a number of opinions offered. The School Committee is asking for $19,412,701 for the operating…
Officer Being Investigated Following a Complaint
By Sue Ellen Woodcock A Winthrop boys basketball coach and police officer is being investigated following a complaint from a female student for alleged “inappropriate conduct.†As of press time, coach and Winthrop Police Officer Ignacio Oyola, 39, is still…
News Briefs
Centre Business District Infrastructure work meeting Town Manager James McKenna and the town administration invites the public and particularly those who live or work in the Centre Business District, to attend one of two informational meetings about the proposed and…
WIHA Hears Talk on Hurricanes
 by Marianne Salza There are many low-lines and coastal lands at risk in the Boston area during hurricane season, June 1- Dec. 1, and much of Winthrop is a potential flood hazard. United States Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Frank Kulesa…
Lt Det Goodwin takes Winthrop Spot
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Revere Police Department’s loss is the Winthrop Police Department’s gain. Revere Lt. Det. John Goodwin will become Winthrop’s first deputy chief in the department and begins his new job on April 12. Goodwin, 55, was just…
Police Blotter 03-16-2017
Monday, March 6 Caller states Vatika construction on Woodside Avenue was broken into. Owner just got to work and door is broken and items are missing. Illegally parked car with three occupants inside hanging out, were sent on their way.…
Happy St Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays that brings a smile to everyone’s face — a day when everyone is Irish for a day. St. Patrick’s Day actually is a significant one in American history, marking the date in…
Let Is Snow, Let It Snow — Not
Even though we have had a mild winter, the major snowstorm this week was not welcome! By mid-March, we are ready for winter’s bleakness to depart and for spring to arrive. Yes, we know that March comes in like a…