If you haven’t seen “Annie†at the North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, we recommend a trip up Route 128 North to the theater-in-the-round. You’ll see Winthrop’s own rising star, nine year old Heather Buccini, performing as one of the…
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Obituaries 07-26-2012
Marie Turner Longtime Winthrop Public Servant Marie T. Turner (Ambrose), longtime Winthrop Public Servant and Activist died at her late residence on Wednesday, July 25. She was 81 years old. She first was employed by the Town in 1963 and…
Bringing Home more State Aid
Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo personally delivered a check to the Town Council for $88,379.14 as the result of a grant that he was able to secure for the town, offsetting the cost of the ferry terminal project…
Pellegriti Speaks: Little League Should Listen
You wouldn’t expect Peter Pellegriti to sit on the sidelines during this recent controversy in Winthrop Little League that led to long-time board member Jack Dowd being dismissed from the organization after 26 years of service. We almost feel like…
Police Blotter 07-19-2012
Monday, July 9 Caller reports a group behind the rear of Governors Park making noise and having their car radios turned up. Units report moving the group out of the area while others went inside their apartments on the scene.…
Bob is the Tops: House Speaker Puts Winthrop First
It was a like a rock star reception when our Speaker of the House, Robert DeLeo, entered the function room at the Lodge of Elks Monday for an event sponsored by our Chamber of Commerce. Winthrop residents and many others…
Congratulations, Norman Gill: Well Deserved Tribute from the Elks
We join the Winthrop Lodge of Elks in congratulating Norman Gill on the major award he received at the Elks’ Flag Day ceremony last month. Mr. Gill, who is 80 years old and retired, served as a radio operator in…
Obituaries 07-19-2012
Frances Gallivan Former Member of the Winthrop Catholic Women’s Club and St. John The Evangelist Development Committee Frances M. (Honan) Gallivan, a lifelong Winthrop resident, died on July 15. She was 90 years old. A former member of the Winthrop…
Fourth of July Horribles Parade
Sophia Munson and Lola Wheeler from Alice in Winthrop Land. Alice in Winthrop Land won second place in Best Float and this year was the first time they were in the Horribles Parade.
Back for Season Ferry Service Back Running
The Winthrop Ferry, which provides riders with the fastest commute between the North Shore and Boston, has begun service for its third summer. The Ferry departs from the new Norman Seifert Ferry Terminal in Winthrop, located at the Town Landing…