Nancy DeModena Long time hair stylist Nancy J. DeModena, formerly of Winthrop Street, Winthrop passed away at the Queen Anne Nursing Home in Hingham on December 21. She was 98 years old. Born in Boston, the beloved daughter of the…
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Winthrop Chamber Holiday Party
The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, who celebrates the holidays at a different restaurant in Town each year, held its Annual Holiday Party at the Antique Table on Dec. 12. In the top photo from left: Kate Tozzi, Wendy Millar-Page, Tom…
Santa Claus is Coming to Town:Firefighter’s Annual Event to Take Place on Christmas Eve
Santa Claus has once again contacted the Winthrop Firefighters to make his plans for visiting the Town of Winthrop. On Saturday, December 24, 2016 (Christmas Eve) Santa will be escorted through the streets of Winthrop by the Winthrop Firefighters. Rain…
Street Route Announced for Saturday’s Night Visit by Santa
With the weather predicted to be unseasonably warm on Saturday night, Santa Claus will be riding on the back of the Fire Truck greeting local residents. The following list is the street route and approximate times: 4:30PM**Start at Deer Island…
Bus Contract Top Priority for Transportation Comm
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It’s only been around for the past two months but the Transportation Advisory Committee is focused on its mission. The committee gave an update and an introduction of themselves to the Town Council Monday night. One…
News Briefs
Tea tasting at the library A free tea tasting will take place at the Winthrop Public Library The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Winthrop Library and will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 6 to 7:30…
Police Blotter 12-22-2016
Monday, December 12 Party involved in an accident last night on Hillside came in to bring his information to us regarding a report and exchange of papers. Operator reports that he was unaware that he had hit the mirror of…
Letters to the Editor
THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR CHRISTMAS Dear Editor: I want to express my extreme gratitude, appreciation, and thank you and all that contributed to the Christmas care package that I received in the mail. It is a great reminder of…
Remember Those in Need
Although the holiday season for most of us will be filled with fun and joy, it is incumbent upon all of us who are fortunate to be doing well in our lives to remember that there are many among us,…
Enjoy A Happy — and Safe — Holiday Weekend
By a coincidence of the calendar, both Chanukah and Christmas arrive this weekend, and we wish to take this opportunity to wish all of our readers of the Jewish and Christian faiths (and those of no faith at all) a…