Members of the Winthrop Air Pollution, Noise and Airport Hazards Committee came before the Winthrop Town Council Tuesday night to request a summary report be placed on the town’s website. Committee member Richard Bangs asked for the summary of the…
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Search for Identity of Girl Found on Deer Island Continues
The search for a little girl’s identity has gone national and thanks to social media her composite image has been shown around the world over 40 million times, yet officials still do not know who she is. Officials revealed a…
Class of 1955 Reunion
Save The Date!! The Class of 1955 is planning their 60th class reunion on Saturday, September 19th at the Winthrop Arms from 1-5 p.m. More information to follow.
Neighborhood Meeting Tonight
A neighborhood meeting, primarily for Precincts 1 and 2, but open to the public, will be held at the E.B. Newton Building on Pauline Street on July 9. The meeting is to discuss the redevelopment of the property at 15-17…
Check for Beach Closings
Before venturing out to your favorite beach in Winthrop check to see if it is open. During the past week Donovan’s, Pico and the lagoon at Yirrell Beach were closed due to elevated bacteria counts. The elevated readings can be…
Legislative Luncheon on July 20
Monday, July 20 Sen. Anthony Petruccelli and Speaker Robert DeLeo will host a legislative luncheon at 191 Washington Ave. sponsored by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, Winthrop Lodge of Elks and the Belle Isle Rotary Club. Tickets are $25 a…
Family Day at the Beach
The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Family Day at the Beach†on Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Yirrell Beach, Point Shirley. Music, BBQ, games, giveaways. Raindate July 26.
Free Lunch for Kids
The Summer Food Service Program is serving free meals to all kids in Winthrop ages 2-18. The program runs from July 6-August 14 at Winthrop High School on Pauline Street. Breakfast is from 9-10 a.m. and lunch is from 12-1…
Register to Vote Online
Online voter registration is now available in Massachusetts. Citizens can apply online by visiting Secretary William Galvin’s website at www.sec.state.ma.us and clicking on “Massachusetts Register to Vote Online†button to access the online application system. Any Massachusetts citizen who has…
Police Blotter 07-09-2015
ARREST Report Nicholas Vaccaro, 21, 62 Temple Ave. #1, Winthrop charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on June 29. Christopher James Barbarisi, 20, 30 Broadsound Ave., Revere charged with assault by means of a dog on June…