We enjoyed very much the front page story and interview in last week’s Sun-Transcript with Jillian Dempsey, who will be teaching fifth grade at the Cummings Elementary School this year. Jillian is a great role model for Winthrop students with…
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Enjoy Labor Day Weekend — Safely
It’s hard to believe, but the inevitable has arrived — Labor Day weekend is here. For those of us in the Greater Boston area, this has been the most incredible summer that anyone can remember (and for some of us,…
School Will Be Back — Drive with Care
With school bells ringing for the start of the 2016-17 school year next week and the week thereafter, commuters will have to adjust to the prospect of schoolchildren and school buses returning to our streets. All of us who drive…
Sports 09-01-2016
From The Press Box Road Warriors By: Jim Lederman The 2016 Vikings football schedule includes three home games to be played at East Boston Stadium. The plans for construction of a new Miller field means no games at home this…
Obituaries 09-01-2016
Mark ‘Fritz’ Paulson Of Winthrop Mark “Fritz†Paulson of Winthrop passed away on August 26. He was 56 years old A project manager for Thermal Insulation Co., he was born in Winthrop, the cherished son of Julia (Crescenzo) Paulson and…
Viking Football Coming at You
A Viking defense back returns an interception during drills Monday afternoon.The Vikings open the season on Friday, September 9 against Danvers Falcons.
Star Athlete Takes On Fifth Grade Teaching Position
By Kate Anslinger Winthrop school district is honored to welcome back one of its finest students and athletes, Jillian Dempsey, as a fifth grade teacher. Born and raised in Winthrop, Dempsey received her masters in Education from Boston University prior…
Town Seeks Proposals for Middle School Building
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Town officials are seeking to rent out the old Middle School at 151 Pauline St. and are seeking proposals from firms and individuals to lease portions of the old Middle School (which also briefly served as…
Neighborhood Meeting Addresses Centre’s Future
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Business owners, committee members and interested citizens gathered Monday morning for a neighborhood meeting on the town center, French Square and the surrounding areas. Town Manager James McKenna explained that everyone wants to see a comprehensive…
MWRA Officials Urges Residents to Practice Water Conservation
While the Quabbin Reservoir remains within normal operating range for this time of year, it is always important to practice water conservation wherever possible, particularly during long dry spells such as this.  One reason MWRA’s reservoirs are still in good…