By Sue Ellen Woodcock Just mention climate change and flooding and you get people’s attention in Winthrop. The Town is in a flood zone and the majority of homeowners cringe at the reality of flood insurance. Last Thursday night at…
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Chief Previews Sail Boston; Sees Visitor Uptick and Increased Traffic
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Local residents are starting to get excited about Sail Boston, while police and other officials are making their plans for an up tick in visitors. Police Chief Terence Delehanty has met with the State Police, Environmental…
The Superintendent Search is On
By Kate Anslinger As of the April 7 deadline, there have been two internal applicants for the school superintendent position. On a mission to speed up the process and get qualified candidates, the School Committee has consulted with the MASC…
Military Father Surprises Daughters at School
By Kate Anslinger Military surprises are all the rage these days, and for good reason, as people can’t help but be overwhelmed with emotion when watching a family reunite for the first time in months. Recently, Winthrop experienced its very…
Boston: An American Running Story Premieres April 15
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Boston and running go hand in hand. The city is synonymous with the marathon and it has been doing so for the last 120 years. Now award winning filmmaker and marathoner Jon Dunham, know for his…
News Briefs
Spring Arts Festival Planned The Winthrop Art Association presents its Spring Arts Festival at the EB Newton Cultural Center the weekend of April 29 and April 30, 12-6 p.m. and 11 am to 4 p.m.. A special reception will be…
The End of An Era:Samuel’s Pharmacy to Close After Legendary History
Samuel’s Pharmacy, the historic family-run independent pharmacy located in Winthrop Center, will close its doors due to the retirement of Lloyd Lyons. Lloyd Lyons came to Winthrop’s Samuels Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Apprentice in 1951. After serving during the Korean…
WHS Drama Takes State Championship
By Kate Anslinger There were a lot of tears shed on Saturday evening when the Winthrop High School drama club accepted their well-deserved state championship trophy at the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Competition. The last time the drama club won…
Council Approves Master Plan for Winthrop Center:New Use for Old Middle School Essential for Area Rejuvenation
By Sue Ellen Woodcock For the first time in decades the Town now has a master plan for the center business district that will serve as a road map for the center’s future. Before the unanimous vote, the council heard…
News Briefs
Easter Egg Hunt Winthrop Parks and Recreation will hold a character breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Gorman Fort Banks School. Tickets are $8 in advance at the Parks and Rec and…