The Airport Hazard Committee met last Thursday night and still the number one complaint is coming from Point Shirley residents, who have seen and heard a steady increase in the number of takeoffs from Logan Airport and over the Point.…
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Winthrop Middle School Drama Society to Bring ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to the Stage Dec 14 – 16
On Dec. 14, 15 and 16 “Beauty and the Beast†comes to the middle/high school to perform on the state of the art stage at the Neil Shapiro Center for the Performing Arts. The performances, which are under the direction…
Student Highlight:High School Senior Puts Kindness First
Mary Teixeira is known for her kindness and the genuine smile that is on her face at all times. The Winthrop High Senior is beyond busy with activities that she manages effortlessly, even as she goes through the arduous process…
State Fire Marshal Issues Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
The best way to prevent a Christmas tree fire is to water it every day, place it well away from heat sources, and dispose of it soon after the holiday,†said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Although Christmas tree…
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Charlie and Carmen Bauer, Maya and Max Murray, were in the spirit of the season at the Winthrop Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 23, in Winthrop Centre. The annual event was sponsored by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce.
Resident Finds Joy in the Process of Boat-Building
Since 2002, local resident, Rich Honan, has been building boats. While most people don’t have the patience to tend to such a laborious and involved project, Honan revels in the process and celebrates each small step on his journey to a…
Town Gets a Mitigation Boost:Foundation Needs to be Established for Massport Funds
Last Tuesday the town got a couple of surprises, one that the mitigation money from MassPort has increased, and two that the foundation needed to spend $2.5 million given to the town was never set up. In June 2016, the…
School Committee Moves Forward with Solar Panels
The School Committee agreed to move forward with the power purchase agreement between the Town of Winthrop and Solect Energy last Monday, allowing for the installation of solar panels on the high school/middle school roof. After the original proposal was…
Town Manager Presents First Fall Forum
Town Manager Austin Faison got his chance at his first Fall Forum. The Town Meeting style event is required by the town charter and was held last Tuesday night before the Thanksgiving holiday. Faison focused on his management strategy and…
News Briefs
Snowflake Fair at St John’s Episcopal Church Dec.1 Topping off an activity-filled year, St John’s is once again in full gear, preparing for the no-holds-barred Annual Snowflake Fair, Winthrop’s one-stop Holiday shopping destination. Taking place on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St John’s Snowflake Staff…