Daniella Hurley, on her dad Tom’s shoulders, looks for Santa on his fire engine making his way down Elliot Street during the annual Santa Parade last Saturday, Dec. 24.
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Man and Woman of the Year:Fire Chief Paul Flanagan and Leighann Eruzione, Active in Making and Keeping ‘Winthrop Worth It’
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The two people picked this year for “Man of the Year†and “Woman of the Year†are two people deeply rooted in Winthrop and who active in making sure “Winthrop is Worth It†for now and…
LaMonica Gets His Pension Reinstated
By Sue Ellen Woodcock After months of litigation an East Boston judge has ruled that former Police Chief Angelo LaMonica has a right to his pension from the Town of Winthrop. The Retirement Board took away LaMonica’s pension earlier in…
2016 Year in Review
January Newly elected officials were sworn in at the Cummings School cafetorium following comments from Town Manager James McKenna and Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo. Robert L. Driscoll Jr. was sworn in as the third Town Council President since…
Winthrop Chamber Holiday Party
The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, who celebrates the holidays at a different restaurant in Town each year, held its Annual Holiday Party at the Antique Table on Dec. 12. In the top photo from left: Kate Tozzi, Wendy Millar-Page, Tom…
Santa Claus is Coming to Town:Firefighter’s Annual Event to Take Place on Christmas Eve
Santa Claus has once again contacted the Winthrop Firefighters to make his plans for visiting the Town of Winthrop. On Saturday, December 24, 2016 (Christmas Eve) Santa will be escorted through the streets of Winthrop by the Winthrop Firefighters. Rain…
Street Route Announced for Saturday’s Night Visit by Santa
With the weather predicted to be unseasonably warm on Saturday night, Santa Claus will be riding on the back of the Fire Truck greeting local residents. The following list is the street route and approximate times: 4:30PM**Start at Deer Island…
Bus Contract Top Priority for Transportation Comm
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It’s only been around for the past two months but the Transportation Advisory Committee is focused on its mission. The committee gave an update and an introduction of themselves to the Town Council Monday night. One…
News Briefs
Tea tasting at the library A free tea tasting will take place at the Winthrop Public Library The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Winthrop Library and will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 6 to 7:30…
‘Tis the Boy Scout Season
Members of Winthrop’s Boy Scout Troop 75 were in front of St John the Evangelist Church last Saturday, selling holiday wreaths for their annual fundraising program. This was the final week to place an order, and all funds raised went…