Flavio Leo, deputy director of aviation planning and strategy at Massport, gave a presentation at the Town Council meeting, explaining that Massport is improving the Runway Safety Area (RSA) at Runway 15L and 33R at Logan Airport. He noted the project would…
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Throwing out the First Pitch
Winthrop’s Courtney Finn, All-American player for the NCAA National Champion Bentley University women’s basketball team, had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the May 1 Boston Red Sox game versus the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Finn is…
Youth Staff Positions at DA’s Office
Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley is recruiting young leaders from Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop to help staff his Youth Advisory Council, a 21-member body drawn from across the region to provide input on policy, legislation, and crime-fighting strategies…
Rotary Auction Is This Saturday
Join The Winthrop Rotary Club at our Annual Chinese Auction, to be held at the Winthrop Yacht Club. Saturday, May 10th at 6:00 PM. Funds raised will be used for college scholarships to benefit Winthrop High School students along with…
Craig Mael and the Council
We know that many regular Town Council meeting viewers on WCAT may have been watching the Bruins-Canadiens game Tuesday night, but those who stuck with the Council witnessed a great exhibition of being an effective town councilor submitted by Craig…
Boyajian Wants on the Airport Hazards Committee
That was an interest request made by new Councilor-at-Large Rick Boyajian, who asked to be appointed to the Winthrop Airport Hazards Committee. Council President Peter Gill, who holds the power of appointments, was set to appoint Boyajian to the committee.…
The Boncore Demand on Health Study
Councilor-at-Large and Attorney Philip Boncore has much experience in law and town government, as well as a wealth of local knowledge. So when Phil is not pleased with the actions of public officials, he lets it be known. The long-time…
Congratulations, Jordan
Congratulations to Winthrop High football star Jordan Corbett-Frank, who received the prestigious Scholar-Athlete Award from the Eastern Mass. Chapter of the National Football Foundation at a banquet Sunday night. Corbett-Frank was a deserving choice for this award which recognized his…
Energy Grant a Key for Town
The Town of Winthrop has received a $50,000 energy grant in collaboration with the City of Chelsea which will allow the town to hire an energy manager to determine how energy savings can be made in the town. We commend…
Police Blotter 05-08-2014
Monday, April 28 Party on Golden Drive requesting EMS. Transferred to Action EMD. Caller on Crest Avenue is requesting EMS for his wife who isn’t feeling well. WFD and EMS notified. Motor vehicle stop on Pleasant Street for revoked insurance…