It was a world-class presentation by a world-class leader in the gaming industry. Appearing at a Town Council meeting Tuesday night, Gary Luderitz, vice-president of operations and development for Mohegan Sun, delivered a presentation about Mohegan Sun’s proposed $1 billion…
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WHS Hockey: Coach Dunbar and Assistant Coaches Cleared
Winthrop High School Hockey coach and town rink manager Dale Dunbar and two assistant coaches have been cleared of any wrongdoing stemming from a drinking incident at the town rink following the hockey teams playoff loss in February. In a…
Congratulations, Judy For 25 Years of Service
Webster First Federal Credit Union congratulates and celebrated Judy Rutherford for her 25 years of service. Shown is Thomas Hankard, Webster First Winthrop Branch Manager with Judy and co worker Marie McCue.
MWRA Agrees to Put Its Food Waste Pilot Program on Hold: Speaker DeLeo’s Request Is Heeded at Forum
Winthrop sent in its cleanup hitter to bat leadoff and he hit a home run for the town. Speaking first at a public forum with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), Speaker Robert A. DeLeo asked the MWRA to put…
Finn and Bentley Are No. 1 in the Land
Winthrop’s Courtney Finn led the Bentley University women’s basketball team to the national championship. Please see Sports.
Finocchio Will Step down as Cummings School Principal: Accepts Position in Amherst
Bobbie Finocchio, principal of the Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School for the past three years, is resigning to accept a principal’s position at the Fort River Elementary School in Amherst, Mass. Finocchio informed Cummings School parents of her decision in…
Gill Holds the Gavel: Council President Will Determine Time Limits at Mohegan Meeting on April 1
Council President Peter Gill has been very fair about the five-minute time limit rule for speakers during the public comment period at Town Council meetings. In preparation for what should be a very well-attended meeting Tuesday (April 1) with representatives…
Winthrop Cheerleaders at Nationals
Pictured at the Nationals at Disney World in Florida are the Winthrop High cheerleaders. Left: Shanel Turransky, Kelty Stafford, senior Ashley Patti, assistant coach Steph Bono, senior Rachel Rogowicz, Haley Curtis, Jessica Vigliotta, Paige McGovern, Olivia Robson, coach Rachel Mustone,…
Holden Concerned about Modular Classroom Plan
As the Winthrop Public School Department (WPS) and School Building Assistance Committee (SBAC) prepares to reconfigure schools next year to begin the construction of a new Middle/High School facility, the School Department has yet to secure four modular classrooms for…
Driscoll Seeks Winthrop Players for Senior Baseball League
Sean Driscoll, director of Winthrop Parks and Recreation, said that signups for the Senior Baseball League, ages 13 to 15, will continue until April 1. Opening day is scheduled for the first week of May. Driscoll said signups for the…