By Sue Ellen Woodcock With a new chief financial officer just a few weeks on the job, the town has begun to delve in to the financial process for fiscal year 2017, which begins July 1, 2016. Without getting into…
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News Briefs
DEMOCRATS TO ELECT DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION Democrats in Winthrop will be holding a caucus on February 24th, 6:30pm at the Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center, 35 Harvard Street. The caucus meeting is to elect delegates and alternates to the…
Police Blotter 02-11-2016
Monday, February 1 Caller on Shirley Street reports that he arrived at his property and discovered that someone had broken into the house. Visiting Nurse on Beal Street called that her patient needs to be transported to the Mass General.…
Enjoy the Long Weekend — And Thank Washington and Lincoln
The President’s Day long weekend is upon us, a time when we can take a bit of a respite from the onslaught of winter (which finally started getting into gear this week) and enjoy time with our families during the…
Sports 02-11-2016
WHS sports roundup Vikings qualify for state tourney The Winthrop High boys hockey team qualified for the post-season MIAA state tournament with a 6-0 shutout of Somerville last Wednesday. The Vikings assumed command of the contest from the outset, skating…
Obituaries 02-11-2016
Ryan Turner Veterinary Technician Ryan M. Turner of Manchester, NH, formerly of Winthrop, passed away suddenly at the age of 34 on February 4. Ryan was a graduate of Winthrop High School, Class of 1999. He was active in football…
Winthrop Chamber Honors Those Who Make a Differnce
Veterans and American Legion members gather with Patriot Award recipient Roger Oliveira of Center Café. Roger is best known for his Veterans Day Dinner at the Cafe, and his overall support of those who served our country.
Officials Seek Residents to Get Involved in Centre Plan
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Talk about doing something to the Centre Business District has been going on for years and Tuesday night the Town Council got a briefing on the possibilities that exist for the area and they want to…
News Briefs
FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE ATTIC FIRE Winthrop firefighters were call to 80 Johnson Ave. for a house fire Friday evening, Jan. 29. Smoke and fire were observed in the attic and roof area. According to Fire Chief Paul Flanagan, the home had…
Police Blotter 02-04-2016
Monday, January 25 Caller on Cross Street called and reported a possible mistreatment of a dog near Miller Field, 92 and ACO officer responding to the area. Party reports some sections on Veterans Road still need to be cleared. DPW…