A Sip of Winthrop is November 4  Guests are invited to enjoy sampling dozens of wines from around the world as well as specialty craft beers at the ninth annual, “A Sip of Winthrop.â€. Experience an evening of the Red,…
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Early Voting is Big Hit in Winthrop
For the first time every community in Massachusetts has been offering early voting as a way to accommodate people’s daily schedule, and reduce lines at the polls on Nov. 8. In Winthrop, Town Clerk Carla Vitale said over 2,000 voters…
Residents Seek Resolution on Gym Fees
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It was standing room only when over 50 adults and children packed Tuesday night’s town council meeting pleading for a solution to the rental of the old middle school gym soon Pauline Street. Over the weekend…
Police Blotter 11-03-2016
Monday, October 24 Caller on Court Road states that her husband fell and needs assistance. Woman on Revere Street reported a hit ad run and a neighbor witnessed it. Party on Sagamore Avenue reports that her husband is having chest…
Study the Ballot Questions
Q.1 Expanded Slot Machine Gambling This proposed law would allow the state Gaming Commission to issue one additional category 2 license which would permit operation of a gaming establishment with no table games and not more than 1,250 slot machines.…
Gov Charlie Baker — A Profile in Courage
With Republican office-holders abandoning their support of GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump, Massachusetts residents can be proud that our Governor, Charlie Baker, was among the very first prominent Republicans (he was number four, according to a recent article in the…
Vote No on Question 2
By John Macero and Adam Sullivan Two hundred school committees, including the Winthrop School Committee, have passed resolutions to keep the cap on charter schools and to urge people to vote no on question 2 this November. We want to…
Sports 11-03-2016
WHS sports roundup Wallace wins NEC Open Winthrop High golf team senior captain Jack Wallace shot a five-over par 77 to capture the Northeastern Conference Open last week at the Gannon course in Lynn. Wallace thus becomes the first golfer…
Obituaries 11-03-2016
Vittorio ‘Victor’ Grillo, Sr. Of East Boston Vittorio “Victor†Grillo, Sr. of East Boston passed away on October 25 surrounded by his loving family. The beloved husband of Deborah (DeFronzo) Grillo, he was the cherished father of Matthew, Kimberly and Vittorio Grillo, Jr.;…
Residents Come Out Eager to Learn about Health Education
Photos and Story By Kate Anslinger The Robert DeLeo Women’s Health Forum brought out members of the community last Wednesday evening. The high school cafeteria was filled with tables that offered all aspects of health education, from free flu shots…