Councillor Craig Mael said he had three things to say during the public speaking portion at the end of Tuesday’s meeting and he likely chose, based on the upcoming Nov. 5 election, to save his most important point for last,…
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Town Manager Thinking Long Range: McKenna Knows the Success of a Community Lies in It Small Businesses
Town Manager James McKenna has been setting his sights on building up the small business community, telling the Council that the town has applied to be part of a state initiative (a plan that includes Revere and Chelsea) that grants…
Clark Wins Democratic Primary: Congratulations to the Democratic Nominee to Succeed Ed Markey
Congratulations to State Sen. Katherine Clark on her victory in the Democratic primary in the Fifth Congressional District for the seat previously held by Edward J. Markey. Clark conducting an outstanding campaign and was seen often in our town reaching…
Big Game for Winthrop Football: Vikings Still Have a Chance at an NEC Title
Despite a tough loss to Peabody last Friday night, the Winthrop High football team can still win the Northeastern Conference title, but the Vikings will have to defeat Classical this Friday night and Danvers next week to lay claim to…
Winthrop Defense Struggles in 30-29 Loss to Peabody
Sean Driscoll knows football and when your team rushes for 305 yards, your quarterback, son Dylan Driscoll accounts for 113 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, and your go-to captain, Jordan Corbett has another stellar performance (141 yards rushing,…
Obituaries 10-17-2013
Priscilla Prozantes Retired Proprietor of Peter’s Variety in East Boston Priscilla (Georgopoulos) Prozantes, a resident of Winthrop for 70 years, passed away at the Massachusetts General hospital on October 11. She was 91 years old. Prior to her retirement, Priscilla…
The Great Debate: Gill, Turco Set out Their Points-of-view
Tuesday night’s debate between Town Council candidates Peter Gill, the incumbent Council President, and Jeffrey Turco, the challenger, well-served both the voters and the candidates. As was the case two years ago, when their roles were reversed and Mr. Turco…
Congressional Primary: Primary Day for Markey’s Seat Is Tuesday
Voters in our Congressional district will go to the polls this Tuesday in a primary election to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the Congressional seat formerly held by Ed Markey, who now is one of our U.S. Senators.…
Fall Fair Fun: Annual Parks and Rec. Event Is Saturday
The annual Fall Crafts Fair sponsored by the Winthrop Parks and Recreation Department will be held Saturday at Ingleside Park. Parks and Recreation Director Sean Driscoll and his staff do a great job organizing this annual event and families always…
Congratulations, Rob
Congratulations to our former Winthrop High Athletic Director, Rob O’Leary, on his appointment as the new Athletic Director at Saugus High School. Rob enjoyed being the leader of the Vikings’ athletic program during his three years as its director and…