FUNDRAISER FOR ZONTA CLUB The Zonta Club of Chelsea is having a fundraiser comedy night at Giggles Comedy Club on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Lenny Clarke is the featured comedian. Tickets are $30. Contact [email protected] for more info.…
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Higher Test Scores Sought for Schools
By Kate Anslinger The MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) results were presented to the School Committee Monday night, as well as a plan of attack to better the scores in the future. The MCAS program is used to hold schools…
Council Hears from Department Heads at Forum
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Department heads and the town manager gave reports to the town council Tuesday night at the Fall forum held at the Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center. Department heads were given two-minutes to summarize their work done…
Town Council Establishes Enterprise Fund for Ferry
By Sue Ellen Woodcock An enterprise fund has been set up for the operation of the proposed Winthrop –Boston ferry service set to begin in earnest next spring. The Town Council set up a fund Tuesday night with $125,000 to…
Police Urge Residents to Keep Unattended Cars Locked
By Sue Ellen Woodcock In the past two weeks Winthrop Police have been receiving reports of automobiles being entered and items being stolen. They have also had reports of automobiles being shot at with a BB gun. Police Chief Terence…
News Briefs
FARMER’S MARKET HALLOWEEN BASH Kids are being encouraged to wear costumes to the last Farmer’s Market of the season on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in French Square. Market vendors will be handing out treats. FINANCIAL…
Fall Fair Success
Hadley O’Brien takes a seat in the pumpkin patch during last Saturday’s Fall Fair at Ingleside Park. The event was put on by the Winthrop Parks and Recreation Department.
Kasbah Restaurant Receives a Reprieve
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Board of Health has given a local restaurant owner until Dec. 1 to come into compliance with the state’s workplace smoking law. Tuesday night Nassar Belghiti, owner of the Kasbah in Winthrop Center, came to…
DCR Seeks Local Feedback On View of Winthrop Beach
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Residents interested in expressing their opinion about the state of Winthrop Beach have until Oct. 23 to send a letter to the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Town Manager James McKenna said he was disappointed with…
Council President Candidates Face Off in Debate
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Town Council President candidates Craig Mael and Robert Driscoll Jr. squared off last Thursday night in a WCAT cable television debate sponsored by WCAT, the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce and the Winthrop Sun Transcript. Moderator for…