By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Board of Health has fine-tuned the town’s tobacco regulations, and needs to do a little more work until a public hearing on the regulations during its December meeting. So far, the board has five regulations…
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Veterans Day Weekend Kickoff Program Listed; Features Major National Speaker and Local Veteran
Dr. James Wright, President Emeritus of Dartmouth College, eminent historian, veteran and devoted veterans’ advocate, will headline the kickoff event in Winthrop, for Veterans Weekend activities on Thursday, November 9 at 6:30 PM at the Winthrop Public Library. Dr. Wright…
News Briefs
Town Clerk announces position locations The Nov. 7 Election Warrants will be posted in the attached Winthrop locations not less than seven days before the election. The town clerk’s office would like to thank these local businesses for allowing us…
End of Year Ferry Report Shows Large Uptick in Sales
By Sue Ellen Woodcock This past weekend, the town ferry Valkyrie held an afternoon cruise, not a bad way to spend a fall day and get to see the USS Constitution. The annual ferry report is also out, and showing…
School District Focuses on Implementing Core Values
By Kate Anslinger One of the many undertakings that Interim School Superintendent Lisa Howard has on her agenda is establishing a system where core values are easily recognizable within the district. “I’m a firm believer in core values,†said Howard,…
Halloween Haunt Returns for the 18th Year
Presented annually by Webster First Federal Credit Union, the Halloween Haunt is set for Halloween afternoon, Oct. 31, starting at 4 p.m. ending approximately at 6 p.m. “The trick-or-treat bags are here, the candy is ready, and I expect a…
Teacher Highlight: Finding Her Home at Winthrop High School
By Kate Anslinger Jillian Indelicato found an atmosphere similar to her hometown in the halls of Winthrop High School. The Tewksbury native feels that Winthrop is a lot like the small town she grew up in, where she was taught…
MWRA Fall Forum Discusses What is Coming Up
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Each fall and spring the MWRA at Deer Island hosts a community forum to update the residents of Winthrop on what is happening at Deer Island and last Thursday night the MWRA did it again. MWRA…
St John’s Episcopal Church Craft Fair
Michelle King, of Lost Art Crochet, wearing a skull-crocheted shawl, with Michael Bacon and Tim Burgers, of Jangles. The three artisans joined scores of folks who came out for the annual St. John’s Episcopal Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Winthrop Vikings Varsity Golf Heading to Post-Season
BLAST OFF: Â Jack Sicurella is framed by the sand as he blasts his way out of a bunker at the Winthrop Golf Club on Tuesday, Oct. 17, in a match against Lynn Classical. The Viking golfers held their own,…