We’ve said on other occasions that Town Manager James McKenna is a man of vision and his proposal announced at the last Council meeting that action on all votes taken by the Council will be readily available is another of…
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Council Vote Tuesday
The Town Council is scheduled to vote on whether to continue voting at the Winthrop Senior Center or return that precinct’s voting to the O’Connell Hall on Golden Drive. It’s been a much discussed issue and the seniors have been…
Ferri Tosses No Hitter for WHS Softball Team
When WHS softball head coach Dave Guffey said two weeks that the best was still to come from his star pitcher, Alex Ferri, the veteran Lady Viking mentor knew what he was talking about. Ferri turned in a pair of…
Police Blotter 04-26-2012
Tuesday, April 17Â Alarm goes off in Winthrop Yacht Club. Manager on scene..all checked out okay. Walk in report that a pocketbook was stolen out of a car. Reporting party called back to report that she found her pocketbook. Caller…
Obituaries 04-26-2012
William ‘Billy’ Law Of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston William T “Billy” Law of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, died suddenly on April 22. He was the beloved husband of more than 55 years to Palma M (Iantosca) Law; loving…
Good News About Winthrop Beach
Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo appeared at the Town Council Tuesday night and announced that the Winthrop Beach re-nourishment project is moving forward. Shown at the Council meeting are (seated, from left) Councilor James Letterie, Council President Peter…
Full Speed Ahead: DeLeo Delivers the Great News in Person
It’s baseball season, so let’s just say that our state representative, Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo, hit a home run in his appearance at the Winthrop Town Council meeting Tuesday night. DeLeo delivered the outstanding news in person…
The Price of Success: WHS Basketball to Large School Division
Winthrop boys basketball coach David Brown has taken his program to unimaginable heights during his tenure, including a state championship, numerous Northeastern Conference South Division titles, and deep runs into the state tourney. The realization that Brown has built a…
On Emerson Rd. An Example of Public/Private Partnership
Thanks to the efforts and leadership of Emerson Road resident Todd Sacco, the street has new tree plantings to replace some of the trees that were lost during the severe storms last summer. Sacco started with the idea of planting…
Softball Team to Play in Tourney Final
The Winthrop High softball team advanced to the championship round of the Winthrop vacation week tournament with a 5-2 victory over Manchester/Essex in an opening round contest Tuesday. The Lady Vikings will meet Boston Latin, which defeated Cathedral in its preliminary…