The Town of Winthrop will hold a ceremony celebrating the revitalization of Coughlin Park on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. at the new park. Town Manager James McKenna will serve as the master of ceremonies for the speaking program.…
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Chamber’s Holiday Lighting Festivities Planned for this Friday
Ring in the season Friday, November 28th in Winthrop Center for the Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd annual “Holiday Lighting Festival†from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Nationally recognized magician and children’s entertainer, Mike Bent of AbraKidabra, brings his “Ho-Ho-Hocus Pocus†magic show to…
Final days for Military Exhibit
This is the final weekend for residents to see the Winthrop Military Art Exhibit that is being held at the EB Newton Cultural Center, Hallway at 45 Pauline Street. The exhibit will end on December 1 and is presented by…
Town Unveils Development Action Plan
WINTHROP – Thanks to a collaboration between town officials and UMass Boston the town now has a roadmap to pave the way for economic development. Town Manager James McKenna said the town needs to have a clear and current plan…
Two Local Dancers to Appear In Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker
Two Winthrop eighth graders and high honor students, Olivia Brandi-Miller and Grace Smotrich, will be performing in Boston Ballet’s production of Mikko Nissinen’s “The Nutcracker,†from Nov. 28 through Dec. 31 at the Boston Opera House. Olivia will be making…
How Flexible Are You? Local Yoga Studio Seeks to Help Residents Relax and Limber Up
Stefanie Finocchio and Suzanne Dufresne are helping transform and improve bodies and minds at their new yoga and massage studio located at 526 Shirley Street. They co-owners and certified yoga instructors opened The Yoga Lounge on Sept. 2 and the…
Buccini Appears in Velveteen Rabbit
A rocking horse that talks, boats that dance, a toy soldier that marches and a soft, endearing rabbit who changes a young boy’s life. This is all part of the magic created on stage in Boston Children’s Theatre’s (BCT) annual…
Winthrop Seeks North Title on Friday Night
The undefeated Winthrop Vikings (9-0) and the undefeated Lynnfield Pioneers (9-0) will battle Friday night 7 pm at Miller Field for theDivision 4 North Title. The Vikings defeated Triton 14-0 and Lynnfield overwhelmedSwampscott 35-7 to reach the final in Division…
Town Officials Gain Insight Into Health Needs
 WINTHROP – The town of Winthrop now has a snapshot of the health needs in the community thanks to the input of residents and a committee that worked with Massachusetts General Hospital to create a health needs assessment. “This is…
Antique Table Trattoria Combines Atmosphere and Good Italian Food
Many Winthrop residents have been visiting the town’s newest restaurant, Antique Table Trattoria, to get a taste of Italy and simple Italian cuisine and to experience its classic, charming atmosphere. “When people come in here, they just love the antique…