By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Town Council succumbed to the voices in the Center Business District and voted to partially open Hagman Road on Oct. 1. Freshman Councilor Peter Christopher, representing Precinct 5, asked for the town to modify the…
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Council and Planning Board Hold Zoning Meeting
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Winthrop has change coming in the future and Tuesday night town officials learned more about potential zoning work that may lie ahead. William Reyelt, from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, gave an educational…
Parking Expert Presents Do’s and Don’ts
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Parking is a hot topic these days, and not only in Winthrop, but all across the area, cities and towns are adapting to increase parking issues. Jason Schrieber, a parking and transportation expert with Nelson/Nygaard, was…
Toddler Rescued by Officer
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Department of Children and Families, along with the Winthrop police, are investigating how a 3-year-old girl wandered from her nearby home to Winthrop Beach where she fell in and was saved from drowning by a…
News Briefs
Parenting workshop has openings Winthrop Parents Forum launched its pilot series of four free parenting workshops on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Winthrop Public Library and there is room for up to six additional participants. A re-cap of the first workshop will be held Tuesday,…
Body Recovered on Short Beach Believed to be Missing Saugus Man
By Sue Ellen Woodcock State Police have recovered what they believe to be the body of a missing 72-year-old man from Saugus. The body washed ashore on Short Beach on the line between Revere and Winthrop Wednesday morning. Local and…
Winthrop Residents Running in Dana-Farber’s B.A.A. Half Marathon
On Oct. 8, Winthrop residents will be running in the 17th annual B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, as a member of the official Dana-Farber team. Residents include: Stephanie O’Brien Erin Morano Hundreds of…
Regina Jardon is Inspired by the Kindness of Her Students
By Kate Anslinger When it comes to teaching, Connecticut native Regina Jardon has no shortage of drive and passion for the career. Her enthusiasm is catchy, especially when she talks about how much she is inspired by her students. Having…
McDuffee Turns in Papers for Precinct 1 Councilor
Mike McDuffee, candidate for Town Council, Precinct 1 delivered his Nomination Papers to the Town Clerk on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The following is his statement: “I am proud and grateful for the support and help given to me in the…
Home Grown:DeMarco Begins Campaign for Winthrop Councillor-At-Large
Robert DeMarco, a lifelong Winthrop resident, has announced his candidacy for a councillor-at-large position on the Winthrop Town Council. DeMarco is the son of Winthrop High baseball coach Frank DeMarco and Rosemarie DeMarco. He is married to Karen (Prunier) DeMarco.…