Small and medium-sized businesses in Winthrop may benefit from a service that will provide value and cost efficiency when it comes to electricity, natural gas and renewable energy. Joe Gugino, business development manager for Global Energy, presented these options at…
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Appreciation:James Matarazzo, Library Trustee Dies
Longtime library supporter and trustee of the Winthrop Public Library James Matarazzo passed away April 17 surrounded by his family at the age of 77. For over 50 years he worked at Simmons College in the School of Library and…
News Briefs
Art show this weekend The Winthrop Arts Association Spring Art Festival will be held Saturday, April 28 from noon -6 p.m. and Sunday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a reception from 2-4 p.m. The festival will…
History Teacher Reflects on How Technology has Changed Teaching
History teacher Matt Walton remembers when he used to have to use a portable CD player in his classroom to play CDs of great historical speeches for his students. He has seen firsthand how far teaching has come as a…
Second Annual Freedom Fighters 5K Walk/Run Draws Over 100 People
Freedom Fighters participants starting the 5K race on Franklin Street last Sunday, April 15. The second, annual event drew more than 100 people to raise money for care packages that are sent to troops overseas.
WMS Quiz Bowl Team Finishes in Second Place
The Winthrop Middle School Quiz Bowl team earned second place in the Malden Catholics Annual Quiz Bowl while competing against 10 other middle schools from across the Commonwealth. This year marked the 25th year of the annual event, that includes…
Town Begins Process to Appeal Discrimination Case
The Town of Winthrop will appeal a jury’s decision in favor of a female Winthrop police officer who was awarded $2.3 million gender discrimination case. Officer Judy Racow filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination case with claims…
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Auditions for musical comedy Auditions for actors/singers for Ralph Tufo musical comedy I’d Rather Be Lucky Than Good will be held on April 30 and May 2 at WCAT Studio in Winthrop, MA. Character descriptions, synopsis, and audition sign-ups can…
Spring Forum Focuses on Finance
Tuesday night Winthrop’s Chief Financial Officer Mike Perez gave an overview of the FY19 budget, which goes into effect on July 1. Perez said the budget has not been finalized yet but it looks like the town could be working…
Valkyrie Ferry Spring Season Kicks Off April 23, Featuring New Stops Along the Route
Summer has arrived and the town-owned Valkyrie ferry is ready for another season of enjoyment on the water. Commuters, in fact every rider, will be pleased with a new, lower one-way fares. During commuter hours the price of a ticket…