As any parent of a child who has attended the Gorman Ft. Banks School since the school opened a decade ago readily can attest, the drop off and pick up situation and resultant traffic problems on Kennedy Drive are a…
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Thank You, Nancy: Senior Center Director Has Always Championed Our Seniors
We wish to take the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Senior Center to congratulate the center’s director, Nancy Williams, for her outstanding leadership both before and during these past 20 years. Nancy was on board as director of…
Eyes on the Prize: Gambling Bill Takes Shape on Beacon Hill
All eyes will be on the Massachusetts State Senate as they debate the gambling bill next week. The House, led by Speaker Robert DeLeo, passed by a substantial margin a thoughtful and well crafted bill that has taken into account…
Sports 09-22-2011
Golfers win two of three matches The Winthrop High golf team enjoyed another superb week, winning two of its three matches and almost taking the third against perennial Northeastern Conference power Danvers. “The team is playing well,†said WHS head…
Police Blotter 09-22-2011
Monday, Sept. 12 12:50 p.m. – DPW requesting assistance to move a parked motor vehicle at Tafts Avenue at Wyman Street. Police office locates the owner of the vehicle. 2:01 p.m. – A call is received regarding parents parking inside…
Obituaries 09-22-2011
Regina Mosher Member of Winthrop Yacht Club and Point Shirley Association Regina (Dunphy) Mosher of Winthrop, formerly of Everett, died suddenly on September 11. She was 55 years old. A member of the Winthrop Yacht Club and the Point Shirley…
Serving Our Country
Matthew Murphy (center) son of James and Karla Murphy, reÂcently received a citation from the 54th Engineer Battalion in Afghanistan. Matthew was sent the citation in appreciation of his support of the troops at FOB shank, Afghanistan. Matthew and his…
A 1,000 Reasons to Enter
Cathy DelVento (left) , executive director of Friends of 21st century Learning center, and Karen perrin, community liaison for Kathy’s place youth Center, have announced that the Youth center is holdÂing a raffle drawing fundraiser, Fall prize Extravaganza, featuring over…
Everyone Benefits: City Council President’s Race Should Provide Spirited Debate on the Issues
With the official announcement last week that Peter Gill will be a candidate for Town Council President and tonight’s campaign kickoff reception for Council President Jeffrey Turco, the race is on for the highest elected office in town government. The…
Taste of Winthrop: Annual Event is Delicious Fun
One of the most anticipated social and culinary events on the local calendar is set for next Wednesday, Sept. 21 when the Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual “Taste of Winthrop†at the Winthrop Yacht Club. Many Winthrop restaurants and…