By Sue Ellen Woodcock Just after winding down the $25 million Winthrop Beach re-nourishment project, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced another $10 million project that focuses on the road and the sidewalks at the Highland or…
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A Milestone:Arms Celebrates 100th Anniversary
By Sue Ellen Woodcock David Goll is not one to make a fuss about his business being 100 years old. But it must be acknowledged for its place in history, its famous chicken pie and macaroni and cheese. “We didn’t…
WHS Drama Club Presents ‘Little Mermaid’ Nov 4-6
By Kate Anslinger Neil Shapiro was well known for his enthusiasm in life, especially when it came to the community in which he lived and his position as drama teacher at Winthrop High School and Middle school. The current high…
News Briefs
WINTHROP FERRY ENDS SUNDAY Sunday October 30 will be the last day of ferry service. VETERANSÂ Â SERVICES NEWS The next Veterans/Families Food Bank will take place Wednesday November 2 at the American Legion (next to Town Hall). Pick-up is from…
Meeting on Piping Plovers
Speaker DeLeo met with the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Matthew Beaton, and the Commissioner of Fish and Game, George Peterson, to discuss ongoing efforts related to piping plover conservation and the recreational use of local beaches. The meeting…
At St John’s Episcopal Fair
Sisters Rachel Hurst-Daaboul and Elizabeth Hurst with their cube art at the annual St. John’s Episcopla Church Craft Fair.
CASA Presents Data on Prevention Needs:Assessment of Youth
By Kate Anslinger At Monday night’s school committee meeting CASA (Community Action for Safe Alternatives) shared updates on a recent Prevention Needs Assessment. The survey, which was taken by students in grades 6-12, was executed to determine where the majority…
A Haunting Good Time:Webster First Federal Again Organizes Annual Event for Children
By Sue Ellen Woodcock There’s nothing scary about the Town Center on a regular day, but on Halloween Eve there will be all sorts of ghosts and goblins, princesses and super heroes wandering around. Webster First Federal Credit Union will…
Fall Forum Focuses on Emergency Readiness
By Sue Ellen Woodcock With his trademark humor Fire Chief Paul Flanagan kicked off the Town’s Fall Forum with a presentation on the status for emergency preparedness. According to the Town’s charter two forums are required to be held each…
News Briefs
Winthrop Farmers Market Season Finale Please join the Winthrop Farmers Market this Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in French Square, to celebrate the conclusion of the 2016 season. The market will feature trick-or-treating for costumed children, a supervised…