For some people, like Jillian Dempsey, work ethic comes naturally. From the time Dempsey was     five-years old, she was staying out past dark shooting buckets of hockey pucks at Coughlin Park, taking every opportunity to sharpen her skills and build…
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Marijuana Moratorium Extended to Dec 31, 2019
The Town Council has passed a moratorium banning retail marijuana establishments in the town of Winthrop. They also set a date to vote on whether or not such a business could open in town. The moratorium has been extended to…
Student Highlight:Sydney Mignosa is Her Own Competition
Sometimes you don’t have to go too far to find your role model. For 16-year-old Sydney Mignosa, inspiration comes from her parents. The active junior has learned from her mother and father, that striving to be the best version of…
Election Day Luncheon
Sen. Joe Boncore with Lynn Mayor Thomas McGee, East Boston State Rep. Adrian Madaro, and Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins during the Election Day luncheon, a 44-year old tradition, hosted at Santarpio’s in East Boston this year.
Center Halloween Haunt
Chrissy and Tatum Phillips are ready to rock in their best ‘KISS’ outfits during the annual Halloween Haunt in Winthrop Centre on Oct. 31. Hundreds of children and families made their way to the Centre for pre-Trick or Treat fun.
Annual Pooch Parade
Precinct 6 Councilor Nick LoConte, a judge in the Halloween Pooch Parade, gives Allie a few pets on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the annual event – which came rain or shine at Ingleside Park.
Ballot Questions Addressed by Voters
On Election Day voters in Winthrop not only cast their votes for various candidates but also let their voices be heard on five ballot questions, two more than in most places. The extra ballot questions were clearly pointed toward Winthrop’s…
Winthrop Votes Follow State Results
Grey skies and rain couldn’t keep voters away Tuesday to vote in the mid-term election, in fact voters came out strong in Winthrop with 7,702 of 12,918 registered voters checking in. “Turn out was very high, and we are very…
New Town CFO Starts Nov. 19
Getting his grasp on the financial workings of the town, Town Manager Austin Faison has appointed a new chief financial officer. Anna Freedman, of Medford, will start work in Winthrop on Nov. 19. She comes to Winthrop from the office…
Town Legal Cases Pending Resolution
The town’s three legal battles coming from the police department are still pending final resolution, and newly appointed Town Manager Austin Faison is now familiar with cases. “I want our police department to be respected in the community and not…