WINTHROP – The Ordinance Review Committee met for the first time last Wednesday night to start the process of reviewing how the local government is working since the town changed its form of government 10 years ago. Only a handful…
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Stroll French Sq. On Thursday Night
Welcome spring on the evening of May 14th by strolling along from French Square to Metcalf Square, performance to performance learning more about some literary and artistic talents of Winthrop. The event is a combination art walk and safari supper. …
Winter Storms Leave Winthrop Beach More than a Little Rocky
WINTHROP – Looking for a pet rock? Look no further than Winthrop Beach. Since last spring the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has been undergoing a $25 million renourishment of Winthrop Beach. The goal is to stop ocean water…
Plovers are taking Over the Beaches
Whether you go to Winthrop Beach or Revere Beach you will see the roped off areas protecting the next season of piping plovers and terns. The areas are roped off because the eggs blend in with the sand. Humans, dogs…
Police Blotter 05-14-2015
Monday, May 4 Female caller on Upland road reports a carload of kids smoking marijuana and drinking, plus playing the radio loud. Female party on Douglas Street reports her 8-year-old son fell and is injured. His head also hurts. Party…
Chucky and Pamela Sullivan’s Son, Gavin
There was an athlete with a familiar name to Winthrop fans pitching for the Swampscott High School varsity baseball team against Winthrop Monday at Veterans Field. Gavin Sullivan is the son of Chucky Sullivan and Pamela Hubley Sullivan and if…
Winthrop Arts And Letter Crawl
What better way to welcome the warmer weather than with the Winthrop Arts and Letter Crawl that is set for today beginning at 5 p.m. Local writer Kate Anslinger will kick it off with an author reading event at the…
John Munson and Beacon Studio
Anyone who has seen John’s Munson’s photographs knows what an outstanding photographer he is. He has put together a calendar of Winthrop photos and it’s become a popular gift during the holiday season. Munson’s Beacon Photography and Framing Studio has…
Sports 05-14-2015
WhS sports Roundup WHS boys tennis team needs two wins to qualify for tourney The Winthrop High boys tennis team won two of its three matches this past week to improve to 6-5 and move within range of qualifying for…
Obituaries 05-14-2015
Robert Capezza Retired Winthrop school teacher Winthrop Golf Club member Robert J. Capezza of Winthrop passed away suddenly on May 6 at the age of 66. Robert retired from the Winthrop Public School System where he was a teacher for…