We join the community in congratulating Jay Silva on the grand opening of his new restaurant, Marco, at the former location of JW’s in Winthrop Center. Jay hosted a special gathering at which hockey celebrities Rick Middleton and Mike Eruzione…
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Jim Marr, The Rotary Club, And the Alexander Trophy
We enjoyed watching the Heisman Trophy Awards Ceremony (Louisville QB Lamar Jackson was the recipient) and to us, the Heisman Trophy is one of the greatest awards in all of sports. You say Heisman, and every true sports fan knows…
A System That Needs to Be Addressed
That was certainly an eye-opening story in the Boston Globe last week about raising the minimum wage to $15 and the effect it will have on Mass. residents and small businesses. The most startling quote to us was from a…
Ron Spinney Deserves All-Time Recognition
We’re so excited that Winthrop High hoop legend and prominent attorney Chris Tsiotos will have a special ceremony in March when the basketball court at the new Winthrop High School will be named the “Chris Tsiotos Basketball Court.” We hope…
Sports 12-15-2016
WHS SPORTS roundup WHS GIRLS HOCKEY TEAM HOSTS PEABODY SATURDAY The Winthrop High Lady Bulldawg hockey team, which was scheduled to open its season last night (Wednesday) at Marblehead, will host Peabody Saturday afternoon at Larsen Rink. The opening face-off…
Obituaries 12-15-2016
Robert Healy, Jr. Finance Manager Robert J. Healy, Jr. of Winthrop passed away suddenly at the age of 59 on December 9. A finance manager for Johns Auto, he was born in Winthrop, the cherished son of the late Robert…
Middle School Thespians take on ‘Shrek, the Musical’
By Kate Anslinger The Winthrop Middle School Drama Club is gearing up for its first performance of the year, “Shrek the Musical†and they are very excited about it. There are a lot of firsts for the club this year,…
Ralph Tufo Keeps the Audiences Moving Their Feet
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It is more than difficult to sit still when listening to the zydeco and Cajun music stylings of the Squeezebox Stompers. Accordion player Ralph Tufo, master of the squeezebox, lives in Winthrop with his family and…
Tax Rate Is Down;Values Up
By Sue Ellen Woodcock On the advice of the Board of Assessors, the Town Council has set the tax rate at $14.41 per $1,000 in valuation for fiscal year 2017 compared to $15.37 in fiscal year 2016. While the rate…
Residents Encouraged to Take Part in Town Survey
The Town of Winthrop, through the Town Manager’s Office of Grants and Economic Development, is conducting a comprehensive self-assessment survey using the Economic Development Self-Assessment Tool (EDSAT), facilitated by Northeastern University. Residents are invited to provide candid feedback during a…