PLAYMAKERS MAY CLOSE: Theatrical group has been a local institution for generations The future of the Winthrop Playmakers is in jeopardy. The long-time community theater group that has been housed on Hermon Street for the past six decades is considering closing…
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Councilor Calla Stands up: Speaks up for All Winthrop Citizens
Councilor Linda Calla first stood up for a Precinct 6 constituent and then residents townwide in what was an impressive double dose of representation at its best. On the first issue of Verizon seeking to install a new pole on…
Let It Snow…. A Tough Winter, but We’re up for It
When we were younger, we never truly understood what our grandmother meant when she would say, “It’s been a long, hard winter.” In a child’s world, a big snowstorm means no school, which would leave us free to go sledding,…
Linneastar to Appear at Winthrop High School on February 6
LinneaStar, a popular and highly sought-after spiritual and psychic medium, will help local residents reach others in spirit during a group Metaphysical Message session, Metaphysical Messages from the Other Side with LinneaStar on Thursday evening, February 6th at Winthrop High…
Thank You, Bobby Orr Winthrop Boys, Girls Hockey Teams
We have the ultimate hockey hero in Michael Eruzione living in our midst and there are other reasons why Winthrop has always been considered a hockey hotbed — notably the success of our Winthrop High boys hockey program from the…
Bob Defelice at Bentley: Former Whs Grid Coach Brings Excellence
How great it was to see Bob DeFelice during our visit on Saturday to Bentley University where we saw two of the best collegiate players in Division 2 — St. Anselm guard Dino Mallios, who is leading the country in…
The Speaker Steps up Again: DeLeo Gives Support to WHS Cheerleaders
We just knew that Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo would be offering his strong support for the Winthrop High cheerleading squad that has qualified for the National Championships in Florida. And Speaker DeLeo, despite a busy schedule of…
Temple Project Moves Forward: New Temple, Senior Housing Will Transform the Neighborhood
Yes, it’s strange to see the demolition work happening on a portion of the Temple Tifereth Israel property on Veterans Road. The temple has become such a familiar site for long-time Winthrop residents and the Jewish community, led by Temple…
Council Meeting Postponed: Council Will Meet Tonight (Thursday)
In the light of the snowstorm that arrived Tuesday afternoon, Council President Peter Gill made the sagacious decision to postpone the regular Town Council meeting and reschedule it for Thursday night. It’s part of the territory of being the Council…
Congratulations, vice President DelVento: Nick Has Been a Fixture on the Council since Its Inceptio
We join with the Town Council and the residents of the community in congratulating Precinct 3 Councilor Nicholas DelVento on his election as the vice president of the Council for 2014. The other councilors voted unanimously for DelVento, who has…