The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the fourth and fifth human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year, and the first WNV-related fatality. Both patients are male Suffolk County residents in their 60s who…
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND TONIGHT “Alice in Wonderland†will be performed at Winthrop High School on tonight Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door, $5 for students and seniors and $8…
Nine Displaced Following Fire on Dolphin Avenue
Nine people were displaced by a two-alarm fire that broke out at a Winthrop house on Monday night. Winthrop firefighters were called to the six-family Dolphin Avenue home around 7:39 p.m. Firefighters from Boston, Chelsea, Everett and Revere provided assistance.…
Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival
Betsy Shane, Executive Director of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, Police Chief Terence Delehanty (center) and Fire Chief Paul Flanagan at the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival that was held on Sunday in Winthrop Center.
Six Candidates Seeking Seats On School Committee
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The hottest race for this election season is School Committee, with six candidates vying for three seats. Current School Committee members Gary Skomro, Maryalice Sharkey and Melissa Polino will not be seeking re-election, mostly citing time…
Popular Restaurant Called in for Smoking Violations
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The owners of the Kasbah have been called in to the next Board of Health meeting on Oct. 13 to discuss violations of the Town of Winthrop smoking regulations. According to the letter, “smoking of any…
Wickham Announces for School Committee
Jared Wickham has announced for Winthrop School Committee. The following is his statement: “I am a candidate for Winthrop School Committee and am a life long resident of Winthrop. As a former paraprofessional, special education teacher and current special education…
News Briefs
Women’s Health Forum Oct. 8 Mark your calendar for Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo’s Women’s Health Forum on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Cummings Schools from 6 – 8 pm. Get your free flu shot compliments of the East…
Residents Hold Service for Bella Bond
Town Council members Linda Calla and Phil Boncore at Deer Island Monday night.
Ordinance Committee Looks at Dogs, Ducks and Beds
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Ordinance Review Committee, charged with reviewing the town’s charter and ordinances, held a public hearing Tuesday night to get ideas for what ordinances citizens of Winthrop want to see addressed. The hot topics aired by…