Fire Chief Paul Flanagan is seeking donations for the Town of Winthrop fireworks. To help raise funds the fireworks committee will be selling t-shirts. The t-shirts can be purchased at the Winthrop Pro Shop, 72 Jefferson St. Cost of the…
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Bicycle Rodeo Planned
Bring your bicycle to the Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, June 27 from 10 am to 1 pm at Ingleside Park in Winthrop. Volunteers will be on hand to inspect bicycles, check helmets and hand out child safety information. Free food…
Unsung Hero Award
School Committee member Mary Alice Sharkey received an award at the State House recently after being nominated by Speaker Robert DeLeo. The award, given by the Commission on the Status of Women, recognizes women from across the state who make…
Library Summer Hours
The Board of Trustees of the Winthrop Public Library & Museum announces that the library’s summer schedule has begun .The library will be open as follows :Monday 10 am – 6 pm Tuesday 11 am – 8 pm Wednesday 10…
Health Collaborative Idea Discussed
It’s an idea that has come up in the past and now officials are revitalizing the idea of a health collaborative between the communities of Winthrop, Revere and Chelsea – to be known as North Suffolk Public Health Collaborative. On…
Ordinance Review Committe Pushes On
In less than a month, the town council will hear the first report from the Ordinance Review Committee on any suggested changes to the town’s charter or ordinances. The committee met Tuesday night and will meet at least two more…
Police Blotter 06-25-2015
Monday, June 15 Officer will try to serve a subpoena issued by the Superior Court to subject on Pleasant Park Road. 92 DeFreitas served a summons. Officers will attempt to arrest subject for outstanding East Boston warrant of apprehension. They…
Leave Fireworks to the Professionals On this Fourth of July
 What would the 4th of July be without fireworks? A little less busy in hospital emergency rooms. The nation’s emergency physicians urge you to celebrate the country’s birthday by using common sense when it comes to the potential dangers of…
Jonas Gray At Cummings Elementary School
We remember our youthful days in school and the excitement that would build when you knew that a celebrity or professional athlete was visiting the school for a speaking appearance. And you could feel the excitement in the Cummings School…
Varone,Letterie Seek Community Input
Precinct 1 Town Councilor Paul Varone and Precinct 2’s James Letterie are conducting a neighborhood meeting for residents in those two precincts on July 9 at 7 p.m, at the E.B. Newton School regarding the PJP Realty Trust, owner of…